Obituaries
May 28, 2021

Lawrence Mastracci – Fulton, Ky., formerly of Monessen

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Lawrence Mastracci passed away at his home in Fulton, Ky., on May 24, 2021. He was born in Monessen on Nov. 16, 1939, a son of the late Salvatore and Amalia Caruso Mastracci. He had a successful career in retail sales. He was the operations manager with the Endicott Johnson Company for many years and he retired from Helig-Meyers. He also served with the Pennsylvania National Guard. He is survived by his son, Mark of Cornwall, Pa.; his previous wife, Linda, also of Cornwall; a brother, Robert and his wife Deanne of Fort Meyers, Fla.; his loving companion, Ruthanne Egner, who cared for him and brought him through a critical illness last year; and nieces, Marcie, Sharon, Robin and Debra. He was predeceased by his brother, Dominick. He will be sadly missed. He was a very gentle and kind man. His care was entrusted to Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton, Ky. Services were private.

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