Gina L. (Masocco) Maselli, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Giuliano, DiRoma, Italy, she was the daughter of Armando Luigi and Angela (Baldassari) Masocco.
Gina was educated in Italy. In 1952 she immigrated to the United States after her marriage to John Maselli and settled in Niagara Falls where she currently resided. After moving to the United States, she began working at her brother-in-law's pizzeria, John's Flaming Hearth, Mama G's Pizzeria. She later worked at DiCamillo's Bakery until she retired. Gina was a member of the I.S.D.A. Volare Lodge 269 in Niagara Falls. She enjoyed playing cards with "the girls" and going to the casino. She also liked cooking but most of all, Gina loved spending time with her family.
Gina was predeceased by her husband John Maselli. She is survived by two sons Louis Maselli and Benny (Carmella) Maselli and daughter-in-law Jean Maselli; two granddaughters Julia (Mark) Moretti and Pamela Maselli, One Grandson Thomas Maselli several great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one sister Pina Sperduti, her niece Mirella Sperduti of Latina Italy, and many cousins. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by three children Joseph Maselli, Agnes Maselli and Mary Maselli and one daughter-in-law JoAnn Maselli and one Granddaughter Gina Maselli Burnett.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. at the
M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday November 18th at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice Foundation, Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office, 111 West Huron, Room 815-C, Buffalo NY 14202.