Obituary of Nicholas A. Mascia

U. S. Marine Corps Veteran Nicholas A. Mascia, age 85, of North Haven and formerly of Shelton, died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on January 23, 1926, he was a son of the late Michael and Assunta Civarra Mascia. A U. S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he was a machinist at Avco in Stratford for over 30 years before his retirement. Mr. Mascia was an avid fan of the New York Mets and also enjoyed bowling. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey J. Mascia and his wife Susan of North Haven and Michael W. Mascia and his wife Vivianne of Madison, his former wife, Donna Hall Mascia, a sister, Regina Gellatly and her husband Charles of Westbrook, his special friend, Barbara Vance of Shelton, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two nephews and a niece. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Mary Mascia. Funeral Information All Services will be private. The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull is in charge of arrangements. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.