John J. Masterann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John J. Masterann, 95, of Coal Center, formerly of Monongahela, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Dunlevy Gardens. A son of the late Joseph and Neva Rinella Masterann, he was born in Monongahela on November 1, 1921. John was a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Monongahela, and was also a member of the Italian Club and Slovak Club. A U.S. Navy veteran, he had served in Italy during World War II. John had been employed as an engineer for the Monessen Southwestern Railroad Company, where he retired after 30 years, and had a true talent for bricklaying. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law; Catherine and Paul Urban of Coal Center, Carol and Thomas McKnight of Perryopolis, and Rena Naylor of NV, six grandchildren; Matthew J. Urban, Catherine L. Dolfi, Natalie Martinak, Ann McKnight, John Naylor, and Leigh Ann Naylor, and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carmella Gallo Masterann on August 4, 2010. There will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements are being handled by the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300 www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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John J. Masterann

November 1, 1921 - October 17, 2017