Westfield – Donald L. Masciadrelli, 83, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1935 in Westfield to the late Livio and Christine Masciadrelli. He grew up in Westfield and was a proud life-long resident and a 1954 graduate of Westfield Trade School, certified in Auto Repair. Don worked at the former Foster Machine and Box Makers and at the Quarry for John S. Lane as a maintenance supervisor for 31 years. His true passion was cars, as evidenced by his dedication to the modifieds at Riverside Speedway, his time as Racing Director at Whip City Speedway, and his love of NASCAR. He was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan. Don was a member of the Italian Fraternal Club. He was pre-deceased by his wife Judith A. (Abrams) in 1999. He leaves his son Donald L. Masciadrelli Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Montgomery, Lisa Masciadrelli and her boyfriend Richard Chianella of Rhinebeck, NY and their mother Carol Tefts, his grandchildren Danny, Brandon, Ariel, Emily, Matt and Brett and 2 great-grandchildren, Grayson and Wesley, as well as many nieces and nephews. Don also leaves his friends at Andy’s and the girls from On the Hill Restaurant. He was pre-deceased by his brothers Robert and Philip Masciadrelli and an infant son Michael. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday Nov. 7th from 4-7 at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. The funeral will be held on Thursday at the funeral home at 9 am followed by a funeral Mass at 10 am in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Donny may be made to USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington D.C. 20077-7677. Firtionadams.com
