Joseph Mascitelli died Jan. 12, 2005, at his daughter, Carolyn Lane’s home in California. He was born Nov. 29, 1916, in Coal Creek, CO. He was the third child of five of Pasquale (Charles) and Emily (Carpine) Mascitelli.

He lived most of his life in Coal Creek. He started working in the coal mines of Fremont County at 15. On Sept. 22, 1939, he married Alberta Louise Mitchell.

Mr. Mascitelli continued working in the coal mines until work-related injuries forced him to find safer employment. He then worked as head custodian at Florence High School until he retired.

Mr. Mascitelli lived in California with his son, Joel, and daughter-in-law, Karen, until he was hospitalized.

He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn; his son, Joel; grandsons, Corey and Christopher Lane, Jeff and Jonathan Mascitelli; sister, Dusolina Prorok; brother-in-laws, Robert Prorok, and Robert Fritz; and close friend, Evelyn James.

Burial in Union Highland Cemetery in Florence, CO. Charles Anthony Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Canon City Daily Record 01/17/05