Obituary of Antoinette R. Masi

Antoinette Riccio Masi, 88, of Trumbull, peacefully passed away January 28 in her home in Spring Meadows at Trumbull after a brief illness. Born on July 11, 1925, she was the beloved daughter of John and Jennie Riccio. She was married to the late Vincent C. Masi, and she lived in Bridgeport before moving to Trumbull. She worked at General Electric before marrying, and with Vincent raised four children who will miss her greatly. She also worked at Macys Department Store (formerly Reads). Antoinette was most passionate about her family and she cherished every moment with them. She loved her grandchildren and jumped at every opportunity to baby sit or visit with them. She was a wonderful cook and baker and her specialties were her cookies, pizzelles and traditional Italian meals. She enjoyed many activities with her friends. She is survived by her four children, Vincent S. Masi of Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Paul Masi and his partner Tasha Cook of Wallingford, Anna Maria Bobkowski and her husband Thomas of Sandy Hook and David Masi and his wife Mimi Rohlfing of Andover, Mass. She has six beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer DiDonato and her husband Brian of Fairfield, Michael Masi of Quincy, Mass, Marissa Bobkowski and Matthew Bobkowski of Sandy Hook, Paul Masi Jr. and Christopher Masi of Wallingford. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Riccio of Trumbull as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Patsy Riccio. Funeral Information Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 4700 Madison Ave., Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonicare Home Care and Hospice, 535 Connecticut Ave., Suite 101, Norwalk, CT 06854.