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Michael Mastergeorge obituary, 1948-2025, Pepperell, MA

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

37 Main St

Pepperell, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 6, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

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Michael Mastergeorge Obituary

Michael Mastergeorge
Michael Joseph Mastergeorge, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, following an eight-year battle with cancer. Michael was born in Middletown, CT, on November 14, 1948, son of the late Dominic and Margaret Mary (Powers) Mastergeorge.
Michael spent his early life in Middletown, CT. He attended St. John's Catholic school and went on to attend Middletown High School, graduating in 1966. He was a three-sport athlete, but excelled especially at football and baseball. As quarterback, Michael held the Connecticut state record for most touchdown passes in a single game (6) until the record was broken in 2006. He was later inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame.
Michael went on to attend Wesleyan, earning a bachelor's degree in economics. He married his beloved wife of 55 years, Roslyn (Nanfito), and the couple settled in Pepperell.
Michael worked as a retail store manager, ending his career with TJX. His work brought him throughout the New England region on a daily basis, yet he always made sure he was home for those important family moments, whether it was coaching little league or making it to a football game. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Family came first in everything that he did.
In addition to his wife, Roslyn Nanfito Mastergeorge, Michael is survived by his sons, Michael Mastergeorge and wife, Jennifer, of Amherst, NH, Christopher Mastergeorge and wife, Mandy Morgan, of Norristown, PA, and Robert Connelly of Essex, CT and wife, Maureen; grandchildren, John, Eliza, Caroline, Isabella, Ian, Devon, Lila, Kaitlynn, Ivy, and Chrislyn. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Mary Webster "Bunny" of Middletown, CT and Michele Edison of Arizona. He is also survived by friends, Judy and Dan Lillis and Robert and Doris 'Dot' Gagnon of Pepperell, and Dave and Deb Horlacher of Westford, MA. Michael rejoins his close friend, Peter "Uncle Pete" Loffredo, of Middletown, CT.
Visiting hours will be held in the McGaffigan Funeral Home, 37 Main St. (Rte. 113) Pepperell, MA, on Saturday, September 6th, from 11 am – 1 pm, with funeral service to follow at the funeral home. Gathering to follow at Alpine Grove, 19 S Depot Rd., Hollis, NH, from 3 - 5 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Middletown Sports Hall of Fame ( www.middletownsportshalloffame.org ), Legacy Trust of Southern New Hampshire Health, In Honor of Mike Mastergeorge, 8 Prospect St., Nashua, NH 03060 ( www.give.legacytrust.nh.org ), or to the New Hampshire Prostate Cancer Coalition, 75 South Main St., #175, Concord, NH 03301 ( www.nhprostatecancercoalition.org ). Please see www.McGaffiganFuneral.com .

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Published by Middletown Press from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Michael Mastergeorge

Sep

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

37 Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463

Sep

6

Memorial Gathering

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Alpine Grove

19 South Depot Road, Hollis, NH 03049

Sep

6

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

37 Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463

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37 Main St, Pepperell, MA 01463

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Crandall Thompson

Yesterday

Dear Roslyn,
I am truly saddened by your loss. Mike, Billy Pillarella, and I were very close, especially during our sophomore year at MHS. It's been a long time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. (I will never forget you at SSS on Green Street either.)
Sincerely,
Crandall Thompson

Ann Bartalotta

Yesterday

Dear Roslyln,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..
May Michael RIP
Sincerely,
Ann Bartalotta

Sebastian and Joann Lombardo

August 25, 2025

Mastergeorge family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. We are sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.

Jane Fleming

August 25, 2025

Dear Roslyn,
Sorry to learn of Mike's passing. Sending prayers to you and your family during these difficult times. Treasured memories will bring tears and smiles during the grieving process. May they continue to be a blessing to you and yours. Jane Fleming

Annette DeLeonardo Shea

August 24, 2025

Dear Roslyn and the entire Mastergeorge family, my sincere condolences. May he rest in eternal peace. He leaves a lasting legacy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Annette DeLeonardo Shea

Ron & Peggy Nanfito

August 24, 2025

Roslyn and family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time.

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