Joseph Peter Mascavage passed away on November 2, 2019, at Atrium Health Pineville from a pulmonary embolism. He was born on July 7, 1956, in Allentown, PA. Joe was happily married to his wife, Jo Ellen, for 38 years and was the proud father of Lauren and Gregory.
Joe graduated from William Allen High School in Allentown and received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management from The Pennsylvania State University in 1978. He started his career in sales and marketing at American Cyanamid in 1978 in California. He was a dedicated employee as the company transformed to Cytec Solvay Group. Joe retired from Cytec Solvay Group after 40 years of service as Director of Education. He traveled the world motivating, developing, and training managers and executives in his industry. Joe often shared his passions for education and travel with his family and friends as he circled the globe visiting six continents and dozens of countries.
After retirement he actively volunteered with The American Red Cross and Alzheimer’s Association. You could find Joe at the Harris YMCA working out almost every day. He was an avid Penn State Nittany Lion supporter and fan of the Charlotte Checkers, Carolina Panthers, and Charlotte Knights. He was a loyal friend and was quick to celebrate with both his family and friends. Joe and Jo Ellen spent summers in their home in Sapphire, NC where they entertained and hiked the Blue Ridge Mountains. Joe was a devout Catholic, never missing a Mass even if he was traveling. He was a parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul in Charlotte, NC and St. Jude in Sapphire, NC.
Joe was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Joseph and Florence Mascavage, and his brother, James Mascavage. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen of Charlotte, NC; son, Greg of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Lauren Callaway and grandchildren Jackson and Jason of Houston, TX; brothers, John Mascavage (Monica) of Cincinnati, OH and Gerald Mascavage (Diane) of Atlanta, GA; sister, Joan Jerominski (Phil) of Rockledge, FL; and extended family members and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 15 at 1:30 pm at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210, with a Celebration of Life following the service at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Red Cross and Alzheimer’s Association.
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