Stephanie "Fannie" Masto

Stephanie "Fannie" Masto, 89, formerly of Bayard St, Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday morning October 23, 2013 at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam. She was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 3, 1923 the daughter of the late Stephen and Angelina Calucci Picciocca. Stephanie was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and was a 1940 graduate of Amsterdam High School. Stephanie was employed by various glove mills in Amsterdam over the years with extended stays at the Earl Noone and Rose Snell shops. More importantly to "Fannie" was her life as a devoted wife and loving mother who took great pride in her responsibilities as a homemaker and caretaker for her family. Her love of family extended to her close relationships with her brothers and sisters and her joy in spoiling her nieces and nephews and later in life their children. She was a communicant of the former St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam. She was a member of the church Altar Rosary Society and the St. Agnello Club. "Fannie" enjoyed bingo, well winning bingo, and was an avid card player. But mostly she enjoyed her friends and relatives and the wonderful times they shared together over a lifetime in Amsterdam. Many of her wonderful times included the years when she and her husband, Howard, Sr., co-owned and operated The Beachcomber on Sacandaga Lake, where old friends and new friends came each summer to create new memories. Stephanie was predeceased by her beloved husband Howard Masto Sr. who she married on November 19, 1950 and who passed away on May 5, 1990. She was also predeceased by her cherished son, David G. Masto on September 28, 1979. David's loss left a void in Stephanie's heart that would never be filled. Survivors include her dear son, Howard Masto Jr. and his wife Susan of Schenectady, NY and her three favorite and only grandchildren, Gregory, Stephen and Matthew Masto also of Schenectady, NY. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews as well as brothers and sisters-in-law all of whom she had a close and valued relationship. She was preceded in death by her seven siblings, Sam Picciocca, Jennie Agresta, Julia Martuscello, Mary DeMeo, Anthony Picciocca, John Picciocca, and Theresa Bilinski. The family wishes to thank the hard working aides and nurses of Capstone Center. Their care and affection for Fannie will always be remembered. During her last several years, many people provided support and comfort in her time of need. Stephanie's son, Howard would like to express his gratitude to everyone, but would especially like to thank his cousins Donna Bull and Ro Sinicropi, his aunt, Laura Brach, and his mom's in-home caregivers Lynda Spagnola and Sue Russo for their constant dedication to Stephanie's quality of life. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 26, 2013 at 10:15A.M. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:15A.M. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam with Father Lawrence J. Decker as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Amsterdam. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to G.A.V.A.C. or to Capstone. Please sign the family guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com.