John J. Masi, Sr. 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 22, 2012 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. He was born in Norwalk on July 1, 1924, the youngest of 13 children of the late Felice "Phillip" and Rose Romano Masi. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Josephine Daly Masi, his son John Jr., of Trumbull, his son Jerry and his wife Renie of Flower Mound, TX, two grandchildren Andrew of Fairfield and Amanda of Flower Mound, TX, many nephews and nieces and friends also survive. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by all his brothers and sisters. There will be no callings hours. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 10:30 am, at St. Mary's Church, 669 West Avenue, Norwalk. Interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, Norwalk with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the St. Mary Restoration Fund, St. Mary's Church, 669 West Avenue, Norwalk CT. The family has entrusted Norwalk's Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home with the arrangements. Please visit www.NorwalkFH.com to leave condolences for the family.
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