Obituary of Joseph Michael Mascioli

Joseph Michael Mascioli, born November 20, 1956 in Fairmont, WV, passed away on March 26, 2021 in Morgantown, WV after a long illness, which he faced courageously. In his final days he and family received many in-person visits and phone calls, for which all are grateful. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his sons, and in peace. He is survived by his sons Matthew Mascioli (wife Janet Ha and daughter Jiyon Mascioli) of Seoul, South Korea, Alex Mascioli (partner Emily Isaacs and daughter Lily Mascioli) of Morgantown, WV, and Andrew Mascioli of Morgantown, WV. He is also survived by his brother Pat Mascioli (wife Kelley Mascioli) of Rehoboth, DE, and niece Melissa Mascioli of Columbia, SC. And, by his beloved uncle Roger and aunt Sharon Hamilton of Spelter, WV, and also beloved aunt Judy Smith also of Spelter, WV. Very importantly as well, by his cousins Steve Hamilton of Spelter, WV, Scott Hamilton of Rock Hill, SC, Dawnie Crites of Fairmont, WV, Debbie Parks of Clarksburg, WV, and Brenda Truscott of Easton, PA. Over many years, his best friend Mike DeVault of Morgantown, WV, and very close friends Joe and Theresa Voithofer of Morgantown, WV, and Dr. David “Doc” Fogarty, Darlene Fogarty, and Lucy Pierce of Bruceton Mills, WV were close and tremendous in all things. He was preceded in death by his good friend and mother of his children, Kristin Waldo Mascioli, his father Joseph Regis Mascioli, mother Rena Anne Smith Mascioli, aunt Betty Crites, uncle Dudley Smith Jr., and cousin Dennis Crites. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Morgantown Hospice Care, 3596 Collins Ferry Rd Suite 250, Morgantown, WV 26505, The Marilla Mustangs, or Valley District Baseball. He received tremendous care from the Hospice team, Dr. Ward Paine, and many other medical professionals, and was active in youth sports. He had particular fun as director of the Marilla Mustangs football program for several years and as coach of many youth baseball teams in the Valley District Baseball organization. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. A celebration of life will take place in the coming months, with details to be announced. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.