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THOMAS O. MASTROIANNI

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

THOMAS MASTROIANNI Obituary

THOMAS OWEN MASTROIANNI (Age 80)
On Friday, September 19, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Mastroianni; father of Mary Lauren DeSimone (Neil), Michael Mastroianni (Janet) and Beth Riley (Shawn); grandfather of Matthew and Christian DeSimone, Alicia and Dean Mastroianni; brother of Concetta "Chetty" Mastroianni. Also survived by his nieces, Gretchen, Ingrid, Erica, Heidi, Maura Ellen and his nephews, Robert and Michael. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, September 24 at 12 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to The Thomas Mastroianni Scholarship Fund: The Catholic University of America - Benjamin T. Rome School of Music. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS MASTROIANNI

Sponsored by Beth and Shawn Riley (daughter and son-in-law).

28 Entries

Beth Riley

February 20, 2025

In 2024, Thomas Mastroianni was posthumously awarded the Medal of the American Liszt Society by ALS President, Jay Hershberger.
Jay sent a warm letter to the family:
"there were many expressions of love, respect, and admiration for your dad's life, work, and deep humanity. He remains a pillar of the Lisztian pantheon!"

Gerald Edmundson

September 15, 2024

Tom, you are gone from here, but you are never forgotten. You taught me to think, not just about piano playing. That gift never goes away.

Gerald Edmundson

September 15, 2019

Toms expertise in the kitchen was near legendary. We were roommates for quite some time. I learned a lot about cooking from him. Thanks, Tom! R.I.P. Ill see you later.

ROB BLOUNT

March 14, 2019

Dear Mrs. Mastroianni & family,
I only recently heard this news and it is with
great sadness and disbelief. Dr. M was simply an incredible person who was willing to teach you all he knew and support you completly in any way he could accepting and understanding we are all in different places in our lives with most of us doing the best we can. I have tried calling unsuccessfully to wish you the best, however do know I think of you often Mrs. Mastrioanni remembering our brief chat while sitting together at Dr. M's performance at CUA during the Beethoven celebration, in Ward Hall, and especially when I sit down at the piano being a former student,
or find myself at CUA. Take care of yourself and each other as we never know how short our time together can truly be.
Peace be with you all.

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Roy Gertig

December 28, 2014

I too just found this out after visiting the ALS website. I always enjoyed his company and kind words. When we did meet; discussing social justice issues and the works of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were always refreshing. A great man and musician who will be truly missed here.

Stan Wood

October 16, 2014

Word of Dr. Mastroianni's passing has only just now reached me, and I am so deeply saddened and moved to tears. I had the fantastic privilege of studying piano with him while I was still in high school in Lubbock, Texas, and continuing when I was his student at Texas Tech. I remember your gracious hospitality many times in your home, Mary Ann, and my heartfelt prayers are with you and all the family. I will always treasure his teaching in every area of life as well as music. I am sure the angels have indeed led him into Paradise.

concetta mastroianni

October 12, 2014

Dear Mary Ann & all Tom's family,
I am blessed to have had Tom as my brother. I love him dearly and miss him deeply. I share your sadness and will forever celebrate his legacy of gentle, intelligent, sharing and loving enjoyment of life and all it has to offer.
My love to all.
Chetty

Alexander Kafka

October 4, 2014

Dr. Mastroianni was a wonderful teacher. Lessons with him were a blend of technique, interpretation, and music history, all delivered in a fabulously artful, authoritative, and diplomatic manner. My condolences to his family.

With gratitude and love,
Alex Kafka

Luz Lily Dullin-Jones

October 3, 2014

Dear Mary,
My family will be praying for your father and your family. The memorial mass for your father together with the other deceased members of the CUA community will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 6th. I will be attending that mass. We have not seen each other since IFPRI. I am now with CUA. Please be comforted to know that your Dad is now with the Lord.
Sincerely,

Luz

Ceil Lucas

October 3, 2014

Tom was my student for a number of years at Casa Italiana in Washington, DC. He took at least 5 classes with me, including two that he directly inspired: a class on the novel Il Gattopardo, set in Sicily, and a class on the history and culture of Italian cuisine, which culminated in a feast held at his home - truly wonderful ! He was a wonderful student in class, always well-prepared for his presentations, very insightful in his comments during class discussions, very happy to share his Sicilian background and everything else Italian about his life - I loved having him in class, as did all of the other students ! This is a great loss and he will be deeply missed.
Ceil Lucas, Instructor, Casa Italiana

Kathy Guthrie

October 3, 2014

To the family of Tom Mastroianni,
I was one of his fellow students at Casa Italiana for many classes. He was always such a humble and gentle person, and a really interesting student. His talents added elegance to many of our courses, whether it was his musical genius for our opera class or his passion for cooking in our food of Italy study. And he loved to share his experiences in his Almalfi musical venture. He will be missed.

Buncha Rajtboriraks

September 29, 2014

Dear Mary, Michael, and Beth,
Mr. Mastrioanni is always in my memory with his kindness and smile. Our deepest sympathy and condolences. May god be with all of you and guide him the way.

Christine Estacion

September 24, 2014

Beth, Michael and Mary,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

September 24, 2014

Dear Mary,
I know words are a small contribution or consolation at this time, but you surely must know how much Tom touched all the lives of those who knew him, myself included. I will always treasure my all-too-brief moments with him; for me, he was a model of sincerity, integrity, and compassion. All of us in ALS will miss him profoundly.
Sincerely,
William Wellborn
President, San Francisco chapter of ALS

Paul Scimonelli

September 24, 2014

Dear Mary,
I was so shocked to hear the news. Tom was a true mentor to me. I will always be so grateful for the time I spent with him doing research for my dissertation. Kind, loving and so gentle. It was an honor to graduate "on his watch." He will be missed by the world.

SCOTT AND MELANIE GARON

September 23, 2014

Mary,
We were so sad to hear about your Dad. Even though we never met him, just by the way you talked about him and knowing the kind-hearted, beautiful person you are, we are sure you inherited those special qualities from the wonderful person he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.

With Our Love and Support,

SCOTT AND MELANIE GARON

September 23, 2014

Mary,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know we never met him but, just knowing the kind-hearted, beautiful person you are, I am sure you got those special qualities from the wonderful person he was and wish we would have had the chance to have met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.

With Our Love and Support,
Melanie and Scott

Richard Fazio

September 23, 2014

To the family of Dr. Mastroianni:
It is truly a sad day as the music world lost a great musician and friend. Tom was also a fine gentleman, wonderful teacher and mentor. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Richard and Nancy Fazio

Gerald Edmundson

September 23, 2014

So sorry to hear this news. I was one of Tom's many students at Texas Tech University in the 1960s. We were also roommates for quite some time. Deep, heart-felt condolences to the family. Words do not convey the feelings. Rest in peace, Tom.

Beth Riley

September 23, 2014

Judith Lindsay

September 23, 2014

I am so sad ot hear of the passing of Dr. Mastroianni. He was such a gentle and caring man. I will always remember his kindness to me while I was at CUA/Music. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

William Stief

September 22, 2014

Mary Ann and family, I was very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Dr. Mastroianni was a talented as well as a brilliant man whose warm personality and teaching style were much appreciated. Be assured of our prayers.

Lisa and Richard Barton

September 22, 2014

Dear Beth,,
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of your father. I know how much he meant to you, personally, and the rest of your family and his many friends, colleagues and students. I only had the privilege of meeting him a few times but he was a lovely man.
Richard and I both send our deepest sympathies and much love.

Alexandre Abdoulaev

September 22, 2014

Dear Mary Ann and family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Dr. Mastroianni has left an indelible mark on my experience as a musician and as a person, and I am eternally grateful for all of his help, guidance, positive outlook on life, and effervescent sense of humor. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alexandre & Maria Dossin

September 22, 2014

Dear Mary Ann,
No words can convey our sorrow. Tom was a very special person and even the limited time we had the pleasure of spending with him left its unforgettable mark. Please accept our deepest sympathy, and know that we will hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

James Tocco

September 22, 2014

Dear Mary Ann,

I cannot express to you how shocked and saddened I am by Tom's sudden passing. My heart goes out to you and your family as you cope with the loss of this wonderful man.

James

September 21, 2014

Although I only met Dr. Mastroianni in person once, while rehearsing a duet with one of his students, I was immediately won over by his wonderful personality and teaching style. He will surely be missed, and my prayers go out to him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Paula Forrest

September 21, 2014

Dearest Mary Ann and family,

I am so shocked and saddened by this news. What a wonderful friend, musician, and role model Tom was. In particular, a very great friend to my father. I will always remember our time together in Italy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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