JOSEPH "RED" MASCARI

So sad to here about the passing of Red. He was a great man. I had the pleasure of meeting Red about 15 years ago at the State House in Trenton NJ. Red was their for every session...always walking around with a bag of candy, offering candy to everyone. I enjoy his life story's he would tell us in the Bill Room. My prays go out to the family.

Beverly Jenkins Lowe, Trenton NJ

I will miss reading your emails, Uncle Joe, always heavily sprinkled with colorful little pictures. When you didn't answer my last one in May, I knew I might not ever hear from you again.
With fondness, the sons and daughters of your brother Louis; Michele, Marlene, Mary (deceased), Michael and Mark.

To Red's loving family,

My Delran High School students and I share in your sorrow and offer our deepest condolences. We have been inspired by Red these past three years, and we were honored to meet him and lobby Trenton with him last June. We pledge to continue his fight. We will always remember our sweet, tenacious friend.

Fondly, Laura Schreiner

My condolences go out to the entire Mascari Family. I remember Red well, as he was a regular at most jazz events back in the 1950s and 1960s, when I sang with several groups in the area. I had the privilege of introducing one of his lovely ballads and spoke with him many times about his dedication to his music. Red was a very sweet man.

I'm so sorry to learn of your grandfathers passing. He was a great person and father figure. Just remember all the great memories with him, and that he will forever live on within your hearts. God Bless you all.

To my cousin Red family sorry for your lost My Mom was Mary Mascara Dilts

Laura and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, Hang in there & God Bless.
Diane Cook, Class of "76.

Dearest Marie, Laura, Maurice and family...

Red was a dear friend of my father, Bob Levine and our family. He travelled with him often and in later years, when he was retired, he was often my dad's right hand in helping to set up and break down all of the mikes and music stands before and after most gigs. He was a treasured friend... always kind and thoughtful. It's been 18 years since my dad died and we continued to call each other, regularly.

We will cherish our memories...

Rest in peace Red,the gate is open for a wonderful man and a true humanitorian.You will be missed,but not forgotten.