Maryanne Mastoloni

Maryann Mastoloni passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved children and their spouses-Francis and Elizabeth Mastoloni of Rye, NY; Barbara and Russell Jagoe of Newtown, CT; and Richard Mastoloni of Harrison, NY. She is also cherished by seven grandchildren-Allison, James, Jillian, Emily, Lindsey, Lauren, and Hudson-and four great-grandchildren, Anne, Virginia, Madeline, and Claire. Maryann is further survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Camille Paradise. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Francis J. (Frank) Mastoloni Jr., in 2013.

Maryann was born on October 15, 1930, to Vincent and Marie Paradise of Brooklyn, New York. She attended St. Brendan's High School in Brooklyn and graduated from Marymount Manhattan College. After a dedicated career as a social worker in the Bronx, Maryann applied to-and was accepted into-the CIA, where she was preparing for overseas deployment. Her career path changed on June 20, 1959, when she married Frank Mastoloni, also of Brooklyn. Maryann was devoted to her husband, their home, her children and grandchildren, and to always meeting life's challenges with poise and grace. Together, Maryann and Frank shared fifty-four years of marriage, providing the structure, stability, and love that nourished a large extended family.

Maryann also contributed immeasurably to the business endeavors of her spouse, providing the foundation for the growth of an extended family business, Frank Mastoloni & Sons, into one of the most respected purveyors of cultured pearls in the country. She traveled with her husband extensively around the US and the world, including multiple trips throughout Asia, and Australia, advancing the business, while taking pleasure in the process. In 1975, they were invited by the then-closed government of China to visit in connection with Frank's work in the jewelry industry. Afterward, Maryann developed this experience into a formal presentation on China, which she delivered to schools and local organizations for educational purposes.

An avid reader with an English degree, Maryann had a keen command of grammar, etiquette, and fashion. She was a talented bridge player, excelling in duplicate bridge well into her 90s. Maryann maintained lasting friendships and was well known for her diverse and delectable cooking, strong organization, and exceptional entertaining skills-hosting large family holidays for more than five decades. She loved playing and watching golf, following both the sport and her favorite players. She also enjoyed professional tennis and football and was a dedicated Penn State fan. Her strong Catholic faith guided her throughout her life, and she was a steadfast philanthropist, contributing generously to many charities, with special concern for disadvantaged children. She will be dearly missed.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at the church of Saint Pius X in Scarsdale, NY on November 29th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Covenant House.