Robert Armand Masi

Robert Armand Masi, 81, peacefully past on February 12, 2025, with his wife, son, and sister-in-law by his side. Bob and his wife of 45 years, Diane, moved from Long Island, New York to Viera, Florida in January 2016. As Bob and Diane settled into a new chapter of life, they joined St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community.
Bob was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Angela and Armando Masi. Bob had one sister, Cynthia Masi (predeceased.)
He had 3 children, Angela Kelly, her husband Sean, Robert Masi and his wife Patty and Anthony Masi and his wife Susan.
Bob was so proud his grandchildren, Rory Masi, Noah Masi, Lou Masi, MaryKate Kelly and Sean Joseph Kelly.
Bob was adored by his sister-in-law Virginia Tremaine.
Known as "Bobby", he was cherished by his many cousins in Rhode Island.
Bob was a proud US Marine, he served in Vietnam, was in the Military Police and was honorably discharged in 1967.
Bob had a successful career as Director of Operations and Business Development in healthcare finance. As a volunteer for the HFMA, (Healthcare Financial Management Association) He was President of the Hudson Valley chapter in
2005 and voted Regional Director of NY Region 2 in 2010.
Bob had been a Sir Knight 4th degree with the Plainview, New York Council 10332, Knights of Columbus. Upon moving to Viera, He joined Knights of Columbus Council 6125. Bob loved to volunteer and helped the council whenever needed.
Bob enjoyed playing golf and participated in many charity golf events.
Bob coached the Little Neck girls' softball team. The team won quite a few championships, and the girls were like family to him.
In August 2016, he had a stroke but was back on his feet within a few months.
Bob was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer in 2020. He responded well for the first few years; the disease slowly took over.
The funeral mass will be held at
St John The Evangelist Catholic Church Viera Fl on Friday February 28th at 11 AM. Followed by the burial with a military sendoff and service at 1:30 PM at Cape Canaveral Cemetery in Mims Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Moffit Cancer Center, Tampa, Fl or the Leukemia Society.
Semper Fi