Paul A. Mascitti

EAST MONTPELIER – Paul A. Mascitti, 78, of Vermont Route 14 passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home.

Born on August 21, 1943, in Barre City, he was the son of Paul Ideale and Blanche Flora (Phillips) Mascitti. He attended St. Monica Catholic School and graduated from Marion High School in 1961. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until he was honorably discharged.

On September 26, 1964, he married Louise Fortier in the St. Monica Catholic Church. Following their marriage, they made their home in Rutland, Massachusetts, St. Albans, and East Montpelier before settling in North Montpelier for over 30 years, where he was an active member of the community.  He returned to East Montpelier to live closer to his family, upon his retirement.

As a teenager, he was employed by the A & P Supermarket. After he returned from the Navy he went to school and then was employed by Endicott Johnson Shoes and Sarah Coventry Jewelry. When he moved back to Vermont, he became employed as a granite salesman working for Valz, Montpelier Granite, and Adams Granite. He was a long-time volunteer at the Good Samaritan Haven, retiring as Director in 2008.

He was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church and the North American Martyrs and taught catechism for many years. Paul also was a past member of the Canadian Club of Barre and the League of Vermont Writers. His work had been published numerous times in the Green Mountain Trading Post and he had just completed his first novel.

In his spare time, he enjoyed writing, cooking, family history, and spending time with his family. He was devoted to his faith and loved his dogs Dallas, Boomer, Bessie, and Red.

Survivors include his children Paul A. Mascitti (Jolee) of Williamstown; Sarah Mascitti-Roy (Dan) of Newport; and Mikeljon Mascitti (Emily) of East Montpelier; his grandchildren Nicole Roy (Brittany), Jordan Scholtz (John), Mitchell Roy (Sierra), Kate Mascitti, Brett Roy, Nick Mascitti, and Mikeljon H. Mascitti; his brother John Mascitti (Robin) of Plainfield; his sister Pauline Lee of Calais; and his aunt Betty Duff as well as four nieces and numerous cousins.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Claire and Lucy Phillips and Paul and Concetta Mascitti as well as his parents, Paul and Blanche Mascitti.

The Mass of Christian Burial to honor and celebrate his life, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier has been postponed.   There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT  05601.