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Richard Masker Obituary
Matamoras, PA
Mr. Richard Donald "Huck" Masker of Matamoras, PA and a lifetime resident of Matamoras died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at home with his family by his side. He was 63.
He was born August 10, 1944 in Matamoras, PA, the son of the late Harmon and the late Mary Hoover Masker. He married Kathleen Conniff Masker 43 years ago on January 2, 1965 in Matamoras, PA. Huck worked as an Engineer for the Erie Rail Road which became Norfolk Southern.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 645, Port Jervis, NY; a life member of the Matamoras Fire Department; a past member of the Stone Dock Hunting Club and a social member of the Roosa Fleming VFW Post #161 in Port Jervis. Huck enjoyed watching NASCAR races and was an Earnhart fan.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Masker at home; daughters, Stacey Kurtz & her husband, David, Amy Lazier and Dawn Masker & her companion, John Hiatt, all of Port Jervis; brothers, Harmon Masker of Matamoras, Walter Masker & his wife, Betty Lou of Matamoras and Henry Masker & his wife, Judy of Port Jervis; sister, Louise Alessandra of Matamoras; five grandchildren, Kristin, David & Brandi Kurtz, Jennifer Lazier & Haley Long; brothers-in-law, Stephen Conniff & his wife, Jo-Patricia of Weston, FL, Edward Conniff & his wife, Connie of Gloversville, NY and Noel T. Cady & his wife, Jean of Grafton, NH; several nieces and nephews who were special to him and his faithful companion his dog, Sparky.
He was predeceased by daughter, Tammy Lynn Masker; fathers-in-law, Raymond Conniff and William Fleuret; mother-in-law, Shirley Fleuret; sister-in-law, Dixie Masker and brother-in-law, Henry Alessandra.
Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Wednesday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Funeral services will be held private at the convenience of the family.
Cremation will be at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Matamoras Fire Dept., PO Box 272, Matamoras, PA 18336.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home; 845-856-5191. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Masker
Carol Mudrick-Wilson
July 15, 2008
Dear Stacy, Dave & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Karen Schure
July 12, 2008
Dear Dave ,Stacy & family. So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your Mom. Love Arnie & Karen Schure
Leonard and Sharon Cooper
July 10, 2008
To the Masker family:
Leonard and Sharon Cooper send our deepest sympathy for your loss.
David {Huey} & Mary Ewbank
July 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Huck will be missed by everyone who knew him as a good friend. We always waved to him sitting on his front porch.
kathy buhneing
July 9, 2008
to Kathy and Family,Sorry to hear of Hucks passing.Please know you are in my and Richies thoughts.May God bless you and be with you and your family in the days to come...Kathy Buhneing and Rich Wildrick
Bruce Young
July 8, 2008
My condolences to the family of Huck, a Brother Elk, his humor and love of life will be missed by all that knew him.
Gene Kalin
July 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Huck. I have many, many good memories of Huck beginning with the PJ. Little League and having had the prilivege of working with Huck @ Kolmar. May God be
with you in your time of sorrow.
Gene & Faith
Glenn and Joyce Elston
July 8, 2008
Thinking of You during this time of sorrow. Huck was a friend for many years. We will miss seeing huck sitting on the front porch watching the world go by him.
Dave Hazen
July 8, 2008
The loss of a life-long friend is difficult; we know the brave battle Huck fought. Our deepest sympathy to the Masker family. Dave & Bernie Hazen
Art Drescher
July 8, 2008
To Huck's Family,
Huck was a "fun" guy.We wish you peace, sympathy and wonderful memories at this time of great sorrow.
Marion and Art Drescher
Bob Lefferts
July 8, 2008
My deepest synpathy on the passing of "Huck". I have only good memories of playing Little League baseball with him and the other good players from Matamoras. He was a fun guy to be around.
michelle flood
July 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Lambert
July 8, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of "Huck". I have only good memories of growing up as a neighbor of his in Matamoras. I also worked with him on the railroad.
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