He was born on June 26, 1968, in Richmond, Va. He spent most of his childhood in Hendersonville, N.C. where he developed his passion for music. At 19, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in rock-and-roll. In 1992 while playing a show in Greenwich Village, he met his soul mate and the love of his life, Linda. For 27 years they laughed together, cried together and rocked hard.
Mason was involved in numerous bands over the years, bringing his passion, energy, and joy to all of them. What started more than 15 years ago as just another tribute band, quickly became the most successful music endeavor of Mason’s career. Mason is the heart-and-soul of Beginnings, he was an integral part of building the band into the great success it is today. Beginnings was a great source of pride for Mason and the magic he brought to the stage when he performed was purely electric. The music community lost a brother, mentor, leader and talent that will never be replaced.
He was a devoted husband, son, brother, son-in-law, uncle and friend. He left us doing what he loved the most – playing music. The last song he sang was “Make Me Smile” and that’s what he did for so many people. He had a passion and love for music second only to his love for his family.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Linda, his mother and stepfather Emilie and Bob, his father and stepmother Gene and Mary, his brothers Nat and Chris (and his wife Maggie), his sister Katie (and her husband Chris), his mother and father-in-law Elliot and Sonia, his brother-in law Alex, and his nieces and nephews Jasmin, Timothy, Abby, Robby, and Bridget.
People can make their donations to Stamford Education 4 Autism, 1127 High Ridge Road, PMB #315 Stamford, CT 06905
And SteppingStone Day School c/o Sue Martin, 77-40 Vleigh Place, Kew Gardens Hills N.Y. 11367
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