Gerard J. LaMastra

Gerard J. LaMastra Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather, 82 Gerard J. LaMastra passed away quietly on 08/08 at the Richmond University Medical Center. Born in West Brighton, Staten Island, to Ralph and Theresa LaMastra. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Elementary School and McKee High School As a young man Gerard loved bowling and car racing at the Weissglass Stadium. He joined the US Army National Guard serving honorably for many years discharging as a Corporal. Gerard was an auto mechanic by trade working may years in Queens and completing his career here on Staten Island. In later years once he had a family, Gerard loved camping vacations with his family he greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing even having a boat in his earlier years. He was also a fan of black powder competitions. He also enjoyed being with his children while they were in Scouting. Gerard is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara (nee Oglio), loving children, Lynn LaMastra-Zakrzewski (Vinny), Don (Kathy) and Danielle LaMastra_Iscovici. Cherished grandfather of Amanda LaMastra, Laina LaMastra, Matt LaMastra, Joseph Iscovici, Nicholas Iscovici, Mia Iscovici, Sophia Iscovici, Robert Iscovici and great-grandfather of Marybelle Parisi. Services were entrusted to the care of Martin Hughes Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Committal will be private. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.martinhughesfuneralhome.com. Martin-Hughes Funeral Home 530 Narrows Road South Staten Island, NY 10304 (718) 447-0873