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Ralph Mascolo Obituary

Godeffroy, NY

Mr. Ralph T. Mascolo of the Town of Godeffroy, NY, a longtime resident of the area, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at home. He was 83.

He was born January 16, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Severino and the late Irene Desena Mascolo. He married Josephine Calrow 61 years ago on January 18, 1947 in Queens, NY. Josephine predeceased him one week ago on October 17, 2008.

Ralph worked for Schaffer Brewery as a delivery man. He was also a member of the Teamsters Union, New York City, NY. Ralph was a member of Holy Name R.C. Church, Otisville, NY, the Knights Of Columbus #471, Port Jervis, NY and Port Jervis Elks Lodge #645.

Survivors include his sons: Ralph Mascolo and his wife, Kate, and Michael Mascolo; daughter, Irene Mascolo and her life partner, Laura Inzerillo; brother-in-law, Kenneth Calrow; grandsons, Ralph & Paul Mascolo; granddaughters, Christina & Jaclyn Mascolo; many cousins, nieces, nephews and close family friends.

Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, on Tuesday, October 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church, 45 Highland Ave., Otisville, NY, with Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat officiating. Burial will be at Holy Name of Jesus Church Cemetery, Otisville, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus #471, 63 Seward Ave., Port Jervis, NY 12771.

Funeral arrangements are be the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For additional information, directions or to send condolences, please call 845-856-5191 or visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record on Oct. 27, 2008.

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ED and LINDA ABRAHAM

October 27, 2008

Words can not express the sorrow in our hearts for the recent loss of both your parents within 1 week!!!!! May God comfort your families!!
The lord knew they wanted to be together for eternity!!!Your families are in our prayers.Your former neighbors for 19 years!!!!! Only the higher power can comfort!!!!

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