Anthony C. Mastromarino, gregarious man
Anthony C. “Tony” Mastromarino passed away at home Monday, March 25, 2024. Tony was born Feb. 11, 1943, in Washington, D.C. He was one of six children of the late Anthony D. and Patricia (Hartonczyk) Mastromarino.
Tony held various jobs, starting at a young age, before becoming a printing pressman at DeLancey Printing in Washington, D.C. While living in Virginia, Tony enjoyed taking his sons camping, crabbing, and traveling to theme parks. While unable to serve in the military, Tony was extremely proud of his three sons who served. After moving to Maryland, he met his wife, Jeannette, June 5, 1999, and they married April 30, 2005. They moved to the Eastern Shore, where they built their home in Milton in 2008. Tony and Jeannette spent many wonderful years taking walks with their Westie, Ginger, around town. He was a gregarious person and would stop and chat with everyone he met, no matter how young or old. Tony enjoyed volunteering at Milton Theatre and Casa San Francisco. Some of his favorite pastimes were bowling, reading, and watching westerns on TV, and Tony was an avid Steelers fan. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Printers Union.
Tony is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette; his siblings, Frank (Della) Mastromarino and Antoinette (Edward) Beckman; his sons, Larry, Anthony, James, Charles (Gina) and Christoper (Jeremy); his stepchildren, Lisa Strother (Randy), James Davies (Karen) and Christine (Ian). He was a loving grandfather and Papa Tony to Marcelo (Angelina), Contessa and Dominick Mastromarino, as well as Caleigh, Lucy and Jeffrey Strother, and Ila Davies. Tony also leaves behind his sisters-in-law, Linda and LuAnn Mastromarino, and Joan Hamilton; and many treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, and caring friends.
In addition to his parents; Tony was preceded in passing by his son, Joseph Mastromarino; brothers, Michael and Joseph Mastromarino; and sister, Patricia Haas.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 8, at Parsell Funeral Home Atkins-Lodge, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where family and friends may begin visiting at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.
The family wishes to thank all those at Delaware Hospice of Milford for their kindness and excellent care during the last seven months.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Delaware Hospice of Milford, delawarehospice.org/donate.
Visit Anthony's Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
