Agawam Advertiser News; Feeding Hills MA; 2003-5-8

  Eleanor M. Mascriotra

       1925 - 2003

AGAWAM - Eleanor M. (Lake) Masciotra, 77, of 23 Meadowbrook Manor, entered
into eternal rest on Sunday, May 4, 2003 in Mercy Medical Center. Born in
Springfield, she was a 1943 graduate of Technical High School. She grew up
in Springfield then lived in Clearwater, FL for many years before moving
to Agawam in 1997. Eleanor had worked as a ward secretary for the former
Wesson Memorial Hospital. She was a past member of the Italian American
Veterans Club in East Longmeadow, a past member of the Moose Club in
Clearwater, a past member of the Agawam Bowling League and had attended
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Springfield.  She leaves her husband of
fifty-six years, Antonio Masciotra, two daughters, Janet M. Masciotra
of Springfield, Mary A. and her husband Thomas Kelly of McHenry,
Illinois, two sisters, Lorraine Williams of West Warren, Beatrice Alves
of East Longmeadow, two grandchildren, Breanna Kelly and Bryce Kelly,
a godchild, Laurie Klafeta of Agawam and several nephews and nieces.
She was pre-deceased by two sons, Michael J. Masciotra who died in 1988
and Richard P. Masciotra who died in 1992.  The burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Agawam Funeral Home is in charge. Donations
may be made to the Soldier's Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040.