Peter Joseph Mascaro, Jr. (89) of Edgewater, Florida passed away on June 23, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

Peter, fondly known as Pete, son to Peter and Jean (Gray) Mascaro. Born August 3, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA. Pete proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War on B-47 flight simulator.  He worked for General Electric in Greenland and Alaska on the ballistic missile early warning systems. He also worked in Germany on the 412L air defense systems . Later he worked for Honeywell Information Systems as a field engineer.

He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. In his retirement he enjoyed Knights of Columbus, Garden Club, Computer Club, Traveling, riding his bike.

Survived by his wife of 61 years, Myra (Mayer); their 3 children, Tricia (Michael) of Lake Helen, FL , Peter  of Edgewater, FL, Melissa (Jim)  of Grand Island, FL; 9 grandchildren, Christopher (Angelyn), Melanie (Bret Jr.), Nicholas, Jacob, Zack, CJ, Grace, Annabel, Austin; 2 great grandchildren, Bret III, and Cali. His brother, Vince, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter J and Jean (Gray) Mascaro, his sisters Irma (Riehl) and Polly (Martin), and his brother Jack.

A Memorial Mass will be held on July 15, 2023  at 1000 am  at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Cremains burial will be at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, FL. TBA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Baldwin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Society, New Smyrna Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Vitas Hospice https://vitascommunityconnection.org/