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June 5, 2012
Dominick C. Massaro

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Dominick C. Massaro, 79, of Lewiston, NY, died on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dominic and Rose (Falcone) Massaro.

Dominick, a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area, attended local schools. He later earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1957 with the 56th field artillery battalion. Dominick was a well-known prominent builder and developer with over fifty years of experience. He was an owner and served as president of Sicoli and Massaro General Contractors, Inc., in the Town of Niagara. Among the many area projects constructed under Dominick's direction were Coca Cola Field in Buffalo, NY; Harry F. Abate Elementary School and Cataract Elementary School, both in the Niagara Falls School District, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Administration Building in Lewiston, NY; the construction of the DuPont Niachlor Plant in Niagara Falls, NY; the Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino and Seneca Allegany Hotel and Casino development, both in Niagara Falls and Salamanca, NY; the Historical Square and Ridgeview Apartments in Lewiston, NY and the M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel in the Town of Niagara.

Dominick also shared a partnership in the joint venture of the Historical Square Apartments and Ridgeview Apartments in Lewiston, NY; owned the Military Square Plaza and served as President and C.E.O. of the L.R.F. Construction Company, Inc. Dominick was active in several business and civic organizations including the General Building Contractors of Western New York, Associated General Contractors of America and Niagara Falls Country Club. He was also a member and served as past president of the Building Industry Employers Association of Niagara County, as a board trustee for the Laborers Local #91 Welfare, Pension and SUB Funds, as vice chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, chairman of their capital campaign and served on the board of directors of the Y.M.C.A. of Niagara County. Dominick was an avid golfer, world traveler and enjoyed playing cards. In his leisure time he also loved electronics and photography.

Dominick is survived by his wife, Joy (DeVito) Massaro; one daughter, Lisa (Kent) Keating of Amherst, NY; one granddaughter, Chloe Joy of Amherst, NY; five siblings, Ann (late Sam) Russo, Frank (late Dolores) Massaro, Mary (late Benjamin) Sicoli, Richard (late Joyce) Massaro, all of Lewiston, NY and Angelo (Louise) Massaro of Niagara Falls, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Angeline (Arthur of Rushford, NY) Marinucci.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in honor of Dominick on Friday, June 8th at 10 AM at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Massaro's memory may be made to Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, NY 14092; N.F. Memorial Medical Center, 621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 or to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: DEVITO, Joy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MASSARO, Lisa

Dominick + FALCONE, Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]