Mastria, Vincent W., Age: 97, Jersey City

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Vincent W. Mastria, 97, passed away at home July 21, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Jersey City to the late Silvio and Frances Mastria and he had lived in Belleville before moving to Tinton Falls five years ago. 

Vincent worked as a machinist for Western Electric and Alcatel-Lucent before retiring after 42 years. He also proudly served our country in the Air Force during both World War II and the Korean War.

Vincent is predeceased by his parents; his wife Anna (Ackerman) Mastria; and his brothers, Louis and Richard Mastria.

Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, Vincent and Carol Mastria and Kenneth Mastria; his grandchildren and their spouses, Lauren and Tony Joseph and Vincent and Lauren Mastria; as well as great-grandchildren, Ayva and Jackson Joseph and Vincent and Dylan Mastria; and Kelly the dog. 

Vincent was loved and will be missed by many friends he considered family.

Visitation took place July 24 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. July 25 at St. James RC Church in Red Bank. All other arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and/or St. Joseph’s School for the Blind.

Please visit Vincent’s memorial website at johnedayfuneralhome.com.