Joseph Mastropietro (Bates)
February 2, 1932 –
January 18, 2021
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Joseph Mastropietro (Bates)
February 2, 1932 –
January 18, 2021
Born in New Castle on Feb. 2, 1932, Joseph was the son of the late John Mastropietro and Theresa Mitolo Mastropietro Del Signore.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, the former Margaret “Tootsie” Fleo, whom he married on Sept. 3, 1955.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish.
Joseph was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving his country during the Korean War era.
He retired from Pennsylvania Rolling Mill Steel Company, where he worked as a millwright and in the maintenance department. He had previously worked at National Steel and Elliot Brothers Steel.
Joseph really enjoyed making wine. He also enjoyed hunting, cooking and tending to his garden.
Joseph was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who cherished being surrounded by his family.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his children, Joseph Sr. (Ruth) Mastropietro, Patricia (Bruce) Tropea, Nancy (Phillip) Gallo, and John (Amy) Mastropietro, all of New Castle; his sisters, Rose Roscetti and Lucy Saas; his stepsisters, Linda Ollie and Sylvia Rashid; his grandchildren, Rachelle (Jason) Newton, Joseph Jr. (Bobbilyn) Mastropietro, Natalie Gallo, Courtney (Jimmy) O’Rourke, Nichalos Gallo, Jamie Mastropietro, Johnny Mastropietro and Phillip (Jennifer) Gallo; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick Mastropietro and John Mastropietro; his sister, Frances Lemmon; and his stepbrothers, Mario Del Signore, Joe Del Signore and Robert Del Signore.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus site, officiated by the Rev. Father Anthony Sciarappa.
Burial will take place at Parkside Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.decarbofuneralhome.com.
Published on January 19, 2021