Mary Pat Massarelli

Mary Pat Massarelli, age 81, of Forest Hill, MD, died on February 18, 2011 at her home. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Stanislaus and Genevieve Elizabeth Kruse McLaughlin. A current member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, she was a former member, Lector, and Eucharistic Minister of St. John the Evangelist Church in Hydes, MD. She had served as Chariman of the Harford County Library Board of Trustees, and was a member of the Knights of Long Green Ladies, as well as, the Woman's Club of Greater Fallston. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross Blood Donor Center, Members of Harford County Commission on Disabilities, and the Consortium on Disabilities.

Mrs. Massarelli is survived by her husband of over 60 years, S. Robert Massarelli of Forest Hill, MD; children, Robert J. Massarelli and wife, Adelle, of Titusville, FL, Peter T. Massarelli and wife, Patsy, of Clearwater, FL, Mary Pat Hart and husband, Patrick, of St. Louis, MO, David J. Massarelli of Bel Air, MD, Carol Ryan and husband, Matt, of Downingtown, PA, Paul M. Massarelli and wife, Cheryl, of Baldwin, MD, and Michael P. Massarelli Bel Air, MD; brother, Joseph A. McLaughlin of Union City, NJ; sister, Jeanne E. Pavon of Mahwah, NJ; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Friends of the Harford County Public Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014.