Nicola Mastrocola

Nicola Mastrocola of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree and Mashpee, fondly known by many as Nicky the Barber died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 surrounded by the love, comfort and care of his devoted family. He was 74, and the loving husband of nearly 51 years to Filomena (Zaccari) Mastrocola. Born in Orsogna, Italy, he was the third of four sons born to the late Francesco and Filomena (DAlleva) Mastrocola. At the age of 12, and while still in Italy, Nicola began practicing what would become his lifes profession, a Barber. He eventually came to the United States in 1955 and openedhis own business, Mens Hi Style, off Hancock Street, Quincy, in the mid 1970s. For the last seven years he operated from Nancys Barber Shop in Braintree. In his younger days, Mr. Mastrocola was a talented soccer player, playing left forward/striker for the semi-pro Boston Italia soccer team. In addition to his devoted wife, Filomena, he is survived by his loving daughters; Phyllis Govoni and her husband John of Norfolk, Diana Walsh and her husband Robert of Dedham, and Debra Mastrocola of Weymouth. Dear brother of Robert Mastrocola and his wife Mary of Stoneham, and Bruno Mastrocola and wife Sandra of N. Quincy. Cherished Grandfather of JD and Nicole Govoni and Andrew and Erica Walsh. He was preceded in death by a brother, Antonio Mastrocola. His funeral, to which relatives and friends were cordially invited to attend, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 8:00 a.m. from the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., Quincy Center, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Anns Church, 757 Hancock St. Quincy. Interment to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Visiting hours Monday from 48 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.