The Ford Barn

KGBnut · 01-15-2016, 03:47 PM

Many of you in southern Connecticut likely knew Fred Mascioli (CT AV8 here on the Fordbarn). Sadly, he passed away this past Sunday after a sudden illness.

Fred was nearly deaf, but that didn't stop him from chatting up everybody at every car event. He made friends quickly and wanted to know everything about everyone's cars. He was passionate about these cars, loved sharing what he knew, and loved learning more.

Fred drove a '31 Coupe that he built with his son as a period correct hot rod; flathead V8, mechanical brakes with 1935 hubs...it was not chopped or channeled. So often there is a rivalry between the "stock guys" and the "hot rod guys" but Fred enjoyed and respected everybody.

I cannot even begin to put into words how much I will miss him, especially at the Beardsley Cider Mill, which we both agreed was our favorite show each season.

I searched through all my car show pictures and couldn't find one of Fred. I had forgotten that he was the self-appointed photographer of our little group, so he was always behind the camera. I snapped a quick shot of this one from a framed photo at his memorial. I apologize that it is not better resolution.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

Ken

700rpm · 01-15-2016, 04:18 PM

I'm sorry you lost your friend. I lost a few in 2015. It's tough. Mr. Mascioli sounds like a guy you could ride the river with.

C26Pinelake · 01-15-2016, 04:58 PM

As we grow older we lose more and more friends. I am indeed sorry that you have lost a very special one. In sympathy and prayers, Wayne

WestCoast · 01-15-2016, 05:34 PM

sorry for your loss, and for the family, good friends are few and far between

mshmodela · 01-15-2016, 06:09 PM

Sorry to read of your friend's loss... Prayers for, him, his family and you.

1931 flamingo · 01-15-2016, 06:59 PM

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Sorry to hear of his passing. I also knew him from the cidermill shows and here on the Barn. Car was a great one and he was knowledgable and even though hard of hearing quite a conversationalist. He will be missed.

Paul in CT

Mitch//pa · 01-15-2016, 07:03 PM

Sorry to hear this Ken, I think i met Fred at the first cider mill meet 3 years ago. Sending prayers to everyone...
Mitch

Steve_Mack_CT · 01-15-2016, 08:09 PM

Yes, one of the first to welcome me back to fordbarn, not sure we met in person but he sure looks familiar. When you live in the same small state and attend the same meets, I find that happens a lot. Hopefully his son has great memories of him through the hobby...

holdover · 01-15-2016, 08:25 PM

As I get older it seems that so many good friends are crossing the river, everyone of them leaves a big hole in the heart, some of the passing we understand because of accident or illness, but those who pass suddenly are really a shock. For many years I have been saying "if we never forget they will always be with us" so be it with Fred

al's28/33 · 01-16-2016, 09:53 AM

May he Rest in Peace and my condolences to his friends and family

Rowdy · 01-16-2016, 11:42 AM

Sorry to hear of his passing. I did not know him personally, but did converse with him in PM's a few times and found him knowledgeable and polite. Will pray for his family and friends. Rod

Russ/40 · 01-16-2016, 01:14 PM

It's very hard to lose best buddies. I lost mine when he was 58. Changed all my plans for retirement. Thought we'd be kicking tires into our fading years. My sincere condolences for your loss.

01-15-2016, 04:18 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut I'm sorry you lost your friend. I lost a few in 2015. It's tough. Mr. Mascioli sounds like a guy you could ride the river with. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

01-15-2016, 04:58 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut As we grow older we lose more and more friends. I am indeed sorry that you have lost a very special one. In sympathy and prayers, Wayne

01-15-2016, 05:34 PM	#4
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut sorry for your loss, and for the family, good friends are few and far between

01-15-2016, 06:09 PM	#5
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut Sorry to read of your friend's loss... Prayers for, him, his family and you. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

01-15-2016, 06:59 PM	#6
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry to hear of his passing. I also knew him from the cidermill shows and here on the Barn. Car was a great one and he was knowledgable and even though hard of hearing quite a conversationalist. He will be missed. Paul in CT

01-15-2016, 07:03 PM	#7
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut Sorry to hear this Ken, I think i met Fred at the first cider mill meet 3 years ago. Sending prayers to everyone... Mitch Last edited by Mitch//pa; 01-15-2016 at 07:49 PM.

01-15-2016, 08:09 PM	#8
Steve_Mack_CT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central CT Posts: 348	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut Yes, one of the first to welcome me back to fordbarn, not sure we met in person but he sure looks familiar. When you live in the same small state and attend the same meets, I find that happens a lot. Hopefully his son has great memories of him through the hobby... __________________ Steve 1930 Model A Roadster

01-15-2016, 08:25 PM	#9
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut As I get older it seems that so many good friends are crossing the river, everyone of them leaves a big hole in the heart, some of the passing we understand because of accident or illness, but those who pass suddenly are really a shock. For many years I have been saying "if we never forget they will always be with us" so be it with Fred

01-16-2016, 09:53 AM	#10
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut May he Rest in Peace and my condolences to his friends and family __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

01-16-2016, 11:42 AM	#11
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut Sorry to hear of his passing. I did not know him personally, but did converse with him in PM's a few times and found him knowledgeable and polite. Will pray for his family and friends. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

01-16-2016, 01:14 PM	#12
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Loss of a friend in Connecticut It's very hard to lose best buddies. I lost mine when he was 58. Changed all my plans for retirement. Thought we'd be kicking tires into our fading years. My sincere condolences for your loss.