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- Richard S. Massaro, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Dominic and Rose (Falcone) Massaro.
Richard attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On August 23, 1960, he married his loving wife, Joyce C. (Archie) Massaro in Niagara Falls. Mrs. Massaro predeceased him on May 7, 1991.
In 1972, Mr. Massaro established Massaro Detroit Diesel Inc. in Tonawanda, NY, and served as President of the company until his retirement in 1995. Prior to this he was a Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealer in Niagara Falls for the General Motors Corporation. He was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in Lewiston, NY, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Niagara Falls Country Club for over 47 years. In his earlier years, he served in the United States National Guard, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Richard enjoyed landscaping and gardening, but above all he was a devoted family man who especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Massaro is survived by his children, Richard S. (Lynette) Massaro, Jr., Mark C. (Angela) Massaro, Elizabeth A. (Jim) Raia and Kristin M. (Michael) Swann; twelve grandchildren, Rachel Massaro, Richard S. Massaro, III, Ryan Massaro, Mark C. Massaro, Jr., Alexandra Massaro, Sydney Massaro, Jessica Raia, Caitlyn Raia, James Raia, Emily Raia, Michael Swann and Matthew Swann; three siblings, Ann (late Sam) Russo, Mary (late Benjamin) Sicoli, Angelo (Louise) Massaro, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Frank (late Dolores) Massaro, Dominic (Joy) Massaro and Angeline (late Arthur) Marinucci.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 31 from 3 – 7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Richard’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. in St. Peter’s Church, 630 Center Street, Lewiston, NY. Please assemble at church. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to St. Peters Church/School. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1936 - 2020 (~ 84 years)