Joseph L. Masci, spiritual man
Joseph L. Masci, 69, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, during a short stay at Delaware Hospice after a four-year-long battle with cancer.
Joe graduated from Pa. Institute of Technology and Eastern Christian University with degrees in electrical engineering, computer sciences and organizational management. He was employed by Exelon Corporation, where he worked as an IT manager for 30 years until he retired in 2018.
Joe was a spiritual man and a beloved partner of United Church of Delaware, where he served the Lord and the community. He loved serving on the parking team, where he was one of the first smiling faces to greet arriving church family members every Sunday morning. He was also a professional drummer and singer of several bands over the span of 50 years, his most recent band being Last Chance Band of Delaware. He was a longtime student of martial arts. After many years of training and achieving his black belt in Kempo, he turned his focus to Aikido and earned his second-degree black belt, or Nidan. Joe was an avid car enthusiast; he loved traveling, fishing, camping, and being with family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A time of visitation will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at Berry-Short Funeral Home chapel, 119 N.W. Front St., Milford, with a memorial service to follow at 5 p.m. Pastor David Vargas will be officiating.
He was predeceased by both parents, Nello and Christine Masci. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy; his two daughters, Angela and Amanda; and his granddaughter, Briella Masci. He is also survived by two brothers, Nello (Maggie) and Gary; and his sister, Linda Nelson.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Church of Delaware, 985 DuPont Blvd., Milford, DE 19963; Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, 2151 Michelson Drive, Ste. 180, Irvine, CA 92612; or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
