Concetta “Connie” (Scarsella) Massaro

Howland - Concetta “Connie” Massaro, 90, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her children on Friday May 24, 2024.

Connie was born July 12th, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Luigi and Mary Grace (Canacci) Scarsella.

As a child, Connie along with her parents and sisters, lived in Fagnano Alto (L’Aquila, Italy) for 12 years to take care of their grandfather & survived the hardships during World War II.

Upon returning to the United States in 1946 she graduated from East High School in Youngstown Ohio. Connie then worked in the Insurance Business.

She became engaged to the love of her life, Mario Massaro whom she married, (after he returned from the United States Army), on April 28th1956 at Sacred Heart Church Youngstown.   They resided in Warren and had 5 children---Mario Massaro of Brecksville, Phyllis Richards of Canton, Dean Massaro, DC, of Warren, Mary Grace (Mark MD) Sobel, of New Jersey and Doreen (Dave) Riser of Michigan.

Connie was a young entrepreneur who established her own pizza and catering business in 1971 at the Austin Village Plaza in Warren and then later in Lordstown opening “Massaro’s Pizza and Catering”. She served the Lordstown

community as a United States Postmaster with a postal sub-station along her restaurant business for many years. Connie was a building and operator owner in Lordstown.

Connie instilled values, of faith, love and strong work ethic to her five children whom worked alongside throughout her longstanding working career. Connie’s passion was making homemade lasagna, pastas, baking biscotti’s, pizzelles & sugared almonds. She generously & lovingly gave to many and always served family and friends before herself unconditionally.  She was lovingly admired as ‘Aunt Connie’, Nonna, and Grandma to ALL.

She was a devoted member of St. Pius X Parish in Warren, with faith that was strong and humble.  She was a member of the alter and rosary society & proudly elected president.

She leaves her dear sisters, Theresa (Leon) Kozar of Boardman, Vicki (Felix) Battista of Canfield & Sister-in-law Giulia Massaro (of L’Aquila Italy), numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews that she always held close to her heart.

Connie was a loving grandmother who cherished every minute spent with her 9 grandchildren and two great grandchildren teaching them her Italian tradition. Phillip (Steffenie) Richards, Michael Richards, Jay & Grace Sobel,  David, Daniel & Deanna Riser and Lia Massaro and two great grandchildren John & Jace Richards.

Connie is preceded in death by her loving husband Mario Massaro (57 years), who passed away June 2, 2013, Son in law, John Richards, daughter-in-law Beth Massaro, grandson Mark Sobel, Jr., her In-laws, Fabio and Filomena Massaro, Brother-in-laws, Cesidio ‘Jesse’ & Ugo Massaro and sister-in-laws,  Anna and Minnie Cesta.

Friends and family may pay their respects Friday, May 31, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church Warren, Ohio from 1:00 to 2:00 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Christopher Cicero officiating.

Internment at All Souls Cemetery.

A special Thank you to the many Caregivers that assisted in the later stages of Connie’s life.

In lieu of flowers: the family requests that contributions be made in Connies name to Blessed Sacrament Church 3020 Reeves Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483.

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