Joseph
A. Mascali, 44, FDNY, life revolved around his family - Missing
member of Rescue 5 was admired by friends and associates - Date
of Death 9/11/2001 - By Mike Azzara Advance staff writer Sunday,
10/07/2001
Aside
from his work with Rescue 5 in Concord, just about every aspect
of firefighter Joseph A. Mascali's life revolved around his family.
"He enjoyed playing golf with his son, Chris, and was treasurer
of the Poly Prep football team, where Christopher attended high
school," said his wife, the former Lori Dispenza. "His greatest
enjoyment in life was his family," she continued. "He loved many
years of father-daughter dances at Notre Dame Academy with his
daughter Jennifer, and camping with his daughter, Katie (Katelyn),
whom he always called his buddy." He looked forward particularly
to family vacations at Lake George, N.Y., and Disney World in
Florida. Mr. Mascali, 44, of New Dorp, a native of Brooklyn, is
among the missing in the World Trade Center devastation. He was
co-owner of Tower East Construction, Great Kills. His partner
in the company was Carl Bini, also a missing member of Rescue
5. "People always said he was so caring about his work and so
honest," Mrs. Mascali said. Mr. Mascali, who moved from Brooklyn
to Richmond 22 years ago and to New Dorp 10 years ago, was a graduate
of Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, and attended St. John's University.
"My husband was and always will be the love of my life," Mrs.
Mascali said. "He taught his children to love and respect others
and to always follow their hearts." Surviving, in addition to
his wife and children, are his parents, Arnold and Cathy Mascali;
two brothers, John and Arnold, and two sisters, Cathy Mascali
and Donna Russo. A memorial service will take place Thursday at
3 p.m. in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Richmond.
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