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Betty Mastrelli Obituary
Betty was born and raised in Newton to the late Robert and Emma (Decker) Johnson. She was a lifelong Sussex County resident and graduated from Newton High School in 1957. Betty was a kitchen manager for Sunrise House in Lafayette for 29 years.
Betty loved cooking, baking and gardening. She was an avid reader and enjoyed going on vacation, especially to the ocean. Betty had a deep commitment and connection with her family; she loved being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they were her pride and joy.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Salvatore "Sonny" Mastrelli Jr.; her children, Salvatore Mastrelli III, Stephen Mastrelli and wife, Patti, Theresa Staples, and David Nystrand; her grandchildren, Salvatore Mastrelli IV, Justin Mastrelli, Rebecca Anderson, Ashley Staples, Joseph Mastrelli and wife, Emily, and Matthew Mastrelli; and her great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Guy.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, with a 6 p.m. service at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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Ed & Barbara Johnso
February 22, 2024
Ed and I cannot believe it has been four years already the sister Betty left us. We still miss her very much. Our love goes out to all her family and friends.
Ed & Barbara Johnson
February 21, 2022
I can't believe it is two years allready that my sister is gone. Miss her very much and think of her and the family all the time.
Steve & Gina Shadis
March 3, 2020
Dear Sonny, Sal, Steve and the Mastrelli family Gina and I are so sorry for your loss. We did not find out until today Steve & Gina Shadis
Richard and Sharon Sutton
March 1, 2020
Dear Sonny, Sal, Steve and the Mastrelli family please know you are in our thoughts. Betty was a beautiful person and will be truly missed.
"Jay" ('n Jerry) Labar
February 29, 2020
I met Betty in July of 1980, when I started working at Aldersgate Center in Swartswood, NJ.
What a great lady! Always smiling and up for most anything. As they say "Oh, the stories I could tell". She and I had a chance to reminisce about 3 years ago when she came to a Craft Fair at the Baleville Church. It was like we had seen each other the day before. I know how she loved her family and friends. May our Lord give all of your strength and courage through the days ahead. Share the memories!
Carmine Bassano
February 29, 2020
Betty's a lovely lady and will always be remembered and certainly missed . . . please accept our condolences and prayers.
Ginnie Ramberger
February 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Mastrelli family. I worked with Betty for many years at Sunrise House. She was a kind, caring and truly good person.We had many fun and sometimes stressful times together! I always enjoyed the many chats we had. Everyone who knew her knew her family was her pride and joy. Rest in peace Betty.
Ed & Barbara Johnson
February 28, 2020
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Mastrelli families. My older sister Betty was a fighter until the end. May she rest in peace.
Maryann Taylor
February 26, 2020
Worked with Betty at Sunrise House for many years. She was a wonderful person and made delicious meals for the patients and staff
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Feb
28
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Smith-McCracken Funeral Home - Newton63 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Feb
28
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