Joseph Masino

MADISON-Joseph J. Masino, Jr., passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born in Madison on August 4, 1914 to Joseph and Josephine Maisano. He grew up in the Greenbush and attended Central High School. He was a WWII veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force. On August 16, 1941 he was united in marriage to Anna "Vi" Mueller of Darlington.

Joe was proud to be 99 years old and the oldest member of the Italian Workman's Club. He worked for the City of Madison for 29 years and refereed and umpired for the Home Talent League.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Vi, of 73 years; daughters, Mary (Bill) Becker of Golden, CO, Gina (Mike Halvorsen) of Madison, and Leslie (Scott) Steeno of Aruba; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; son-in-law, Dave Johnson of Madison; and brothers, Richard Masino of Prairie du Chien and Sam Masino of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nikki Johnson; granddaughter, Michaelyn Meinholz; and sisters, Jenny Masino and Mary Parisi.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014, at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. JAMES CHURCH, 1204 St. James Ct. Madison, with Msgr. Tom Baxter presiding. Family will greet friends one hour prior to mass.

A special thank you to Holly Hanson, the staff of Meriter, Heartland Hospice, and the caregivers of Heritage Assisted Living of Middleton for all their support.