Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Mastro

Nicholas J. Mastro (74) slipped peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 9, 2021, just 2 days before his 75th birthday. “Nick” was born to Joseph and Lucille Mastro (deceased), April 11, 1946, in Chicago, IL. He attended Ridgewood High School in Norridge, Il, where he excelled in track and field. After graduating from Northern Illinois University, Nick joined the Army. He served as a Military Policeman in Korea during the Vietnam war. Nick married his wife of 44 years, Mary Paroubek, on November 19, 1976. His Human Resources career path moved them to Arlington, TX, where they lived for 6 years; had 2 children; Joseph and Jamie, and made lifetime friendships. The family moved to Norfolk, MA, in 1985, where Nick continued his HR work, and he and Mary added another child, Michael, to their family. Fate took them next to Sarasota, FL, where Nick became the HR Director for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in 1988. Their children all graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and started their own careers. The Mastro Clan expanded again when Joseph married (Jamie); his sister Jamie Hannon married Dan and Michael married Jenna. The ultimate joy of Nick’s life came with the arrival of his 5 grandchildren; Vincent (6), Quinn (5); Lucy (4); Rocco (2); and Jason (1)!! His beloved Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series with Nick in the seats was a close second! He is also survived by his sisters Kay Pontrelli (Vito), Rosanne Tomczak (Michael), and many other family members and friends who loved and enriched his life! He was loved by all and will be forever missed!

There will be a memorial mass and celebration of Nick’s life on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Church

of The Incarnation at 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL. Visitation from 9-10 and mass

from 10-11. A live stream of the service will be available on www.incarnationchurch.org.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in honor of Nick to ANTHONY RIZZO FAMILY FOUNDATION for Pediatric Cancer www.rizzo44.com.