John J. Maschi, 90, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Born October 17, 1922 to the late Paul and Catherine Maschi. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee D’Ercole). Devoted father and father-in-law of John and Linda Maschi of CA, Sharon and Peter Anderson, Linda and Peter Daniele, and Tina Maschi, all of Norwood. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Laura,
Kevin, Anthony, Christopher, Johnathan, Michael, and Micah. Predeceased by two sisters, Mary T. Giannotti and Santina Mooney, and three brothers, Joseph, Louis, and Charles.
John was a proud Veteran, having served with the 66th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop in WWII. He belonged to the American Legion in Norwood. John retired from the Ford Motor Company in Mahwah after 43 years, and continued to work at D’Ercole Farm in Norwood.
Besides his family, John will always be remembered for his love of the Yankees, Giants, and ice cream.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Sunday 2 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, 211 Summit St., Norwood. It will be followed by a luncheon at Colonial Inn which vegetarian food will also be served.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Norwood American Legion, 480 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648, or the North Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 (www.alz.org) , in John’s memory would be appreciated.