Samuel A. Mascaro

Samuel A. Mascaro, 65, of Bridgeport WV, passed away suddenly at United Hospital Center on Saturday Evening, November 6, 2004. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on July 16, 1939, a son of the late Frank “Cheech” Mascaro and Angeline Piccolo Minard Mascaro who survives in Stonewood. He was from the RW High School graduating class of 1957 and in college for 2 years to follow. Mr. Mascaro served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was employed with DuBois Chemical as their sales representative and manager for 22 years.

His wife of 41 years, Mary Ann “Marie Ann” Vacolas, survives him. They entered into their sacred vowels of marriage on January 31, 1963. Also surviving are his two sons: Steven Mascaro and wife Tina of Morgantown, WV and Frank Mascaro of Bridgeport, WV. He had two grandchildren: Antonio Steven Mascaro and Alexandra Christine Mascaro, that know him as “Nalou,” or grandfather, in whom he treasured very much. Also included in his family is one brother: John Mascaro of Columbus, Ohio, one sister: Angel Mascaro of Stonewood, one niece: Holly Ann Austin of Columbus, Ohio, and one brother-in-law, Jim Dutchess of Nashville, Tennessee. One sister, Marie Jo Ann Dutchess and an infant brother Salvatore, preceded him in death. Mr. Mascaro was known as a family man and was also known to be very close with his grandfather, Salvatore, in the younger years of his life.

Sam was quite active during his life being involved with many people and organizations. Not only did he never know a stranger, he was also known for that smile that he had for everyone. Being a past member of the Nutter Fort Lions Club and also the Clarksburg Moose, he was well known throughout. Starting in 1965, he was a member of the West Virginia Restaurant Association and the North Central WV Restaurant Association until his retirement in 1987. He was also a member of the North Central WV Rehabilitation Awareness Council. In 1969, he was the chairman of the WV State Restaurant Association and Convention held in Clarksburg. He was also one of the Top 10 Salesmen in the nation several times. He loved to visit old customers in the business on a regular basis and all of his friends at Wal-Mart. He was known by many as “Speedy” and known by all as a friend. Mr. Mascaro was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church.

Friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg/NutterFort, on Monday, November 8, 2004 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 from Noon to 8:00 pm with a Vigil Service at the Funeral Home on Tuesday Evening at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the All Saints Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 11:00 am with the Reverend Father Harry N. Cramer officiating. Interment will follow at the WV National Cemetery in Pruntytown, WV. In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Mascaro Family. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.legacy.com. Davis Funeral Home.