James G. Masterson

CoventryJames G. Masterson, 76, of Princeton Avenue, died Wednesday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary L. (Costanzo) Masterson. They were married for forty-nine years. Born in Providence, a son of the late James J. and Doris P. (Danseareau) Masterson, he lived in Providence before moving to Coventry forty-seven years ago. Mr. Masterson was a machinist, then toolmaker, for over forty years, retiring in 1988. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, and was a communicant of SS. John and Paul Church, Coventry, for many years. Beside his wife Mary, he leaves a daughter, Laurie A. Hebert and her husband Roger; a son, James M. Masterson; and three grandchildren, Joshua Masterson, and twin granddaughters, Megan and Amanda Hebert. He was a brother of the late Raymond Masterson, Donald Masterson and Eileen Perry.The funeral will be held Saturday, at 8:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main Street, Coventry. Burial, with military honors, will be in Saint Mary Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Friday evening 5 - 8 pm.In lieu of flowers, donations to SS. John & Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, Coventry, RI 02816 in his memory will be appreciated.