Lawrence Larry Mastroleo

Lawrence "Larry" Mastroleo, born January 16, 1933, on the Northside of Syracuse, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was the youngest of three children of the late Stephen and Lena Mastroleo and was preceded in death by his brothers, Stephen Jr. and Raymond.
Larry attended Syracuse public schools and graduated from Vocational High School in the Class of 1950. After working as a construction laborer, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country from 1953 to 1955. Upon completing his service, he pursued his education at Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education in 1959 from both the School of Music and the School of Education.
He dedicated his career to the Syracuse Public School system, teaching music for 29 years before his retirement. He was a proud member of the New York State Teachers Union as well as the Syracuse Musicians Union. Beyond his teaching, Larry had a lifelong love of flying; he received his private pilot's license in 1968 and was a member of the Camillus Flying Club.
In 1998, Larry married Rosemary Loftus, a fellow educator in the North Syracuse School System. Upon their retirement, the couple moved to Naples, Florida, where they spent 20 wonderful years together. Rosemary preceded him in death in 2021.
Larry is survived by his stepson, Jason R. Loftus; daughter-in-law, Eileen Loftus; grandson, Aidan Loftus; granddaughter, Erica Loftus; sisters-in-law, Ann Mastroleo and Maureen Jaynes; brother-in-law, Jerry Jaynes; as well as several nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory. A man devoted to education, music, and family, Larry will be remembered for his kindness, wit, and passion for life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Camillus. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.