Lawrence J. Mastrella

Age 76 of Rochester NY, passed away on 02/22/2023 after a 12 year Journey with Service connected Cancer.

Born in May to Angelo & Louisa Mastrella of King Street, Rochester NY

Larry graduated from Gates-Chili High School in 1964, also attended Aquinas Institute 1960-62. All Greater Rochester in Baseball & Football 64'. He went to Morrisville College before being drafted into the United States Army 1st Cavalry Division Airmobile 9th Cav 1968-69'

After returning home, a Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge as well as five Air Combat Medals, Larry started work one week later in 1970 and proudly worked 52 years as a Broker, a Manager and an owner of multiple Real Estate Companies with an enormous pride in assisting others to succeed.

Larry was preceded by his parents Angelo & Louisa Mastrella, his beloved wife Joan, close family members and many dear Aunts & Uncles that he so fondly spoke of.

He is survived by his two sons, Lawrence (Larry) S. Mastrella & Brian Mastrella, his brother Nick Mastrella; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Paul (Teddi) Wurtenberg, Sue (Charlie) Blum, Jim (Deianna) Wurtenberg; many nieces , nephews, God-Children and beloved family.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Jerome's Church in East Rochester on March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. to honor his rest. In lieu of flowers, the family request all donations to be made to Larry J. Mastrella Veterans Family Fund which will be administrated by the Veterans Outreach Center. The focus of this effort will be to provide direct emergency financial support to any veteran in need. Contact Joan.Brandenburg@vocroc.org or 585-295-7821. Mastrella Strong!

Dear Friends:

Many of you know that I served proudly in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 as a member of the 1st Calvary Division during the Vietnam War. I am honored to have received a Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge as well as five Air Combat Medals in recognition of my service to our nation.

As I embrace the sunset of my life, it is my greatest desire to leave a legacy of support for the veterans in our community. My family and I have established the Larry J. Mastrella Veteran Family Fund which will be administered by the Veterans Outreach Center. The focus of this effort will be to provide emergency financial support to any veteran in need.

My hope and challenge to you is that you find it in your heart to contribute to this fund so that we can reach and serve as many at-risk veterans as possible. My family has committed to matching your gift dollar for dollar, up to $2,500.

Please direct your gift to Veterans Outreach Center, 447 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. In the memo of the check, please write Mastrella Fund. For convenience, you may make your gift on line at vocroc.org. I would direct your questions to my son, Lawrence S. Mastrella at larry@larrymastrella.com or please contact Joan Brandenburg, Director of Advancement at Veterans Outreach Center, Joan.Brandenburg@vocroc.org or call (585) 295-7821.

Let's make sure that no veteran is left unserved, that no man or woman is left behind. Together we can change lives. Thank you for your kind consideration,

Sincerely,

Lawrence J. Mastrella - U.S. Army Veteran
Lawrence S. Mastrella - Proud Son
Brian Mastrella - Proud Son