Janice “Jan” Mastrocola
Past President of the Charlestown Historical and Preservation Society
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Janice “Jan” Mastrocola, who died unexpectedly on Friday, October 10th at her home. She was 81 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m., immediately followed by interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield.
Janice, affectionately known as Jan, was born on August 31st, 1944, in Boston to her late parents, Vincent Mastrocola and Frances (Tempesta). She was raised and educated in Dorchester, later moving to Everett and was one of three children. Jan was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1962. Following High School she worked as an Executive Assistant at BayBank. Her career spanned many years before leaving and securing a position as an Executive Assistant for the City of Boston. She enjoyed working there and made many friends along the way.
Jan lived in Charlestown with her closest and best friend Virginia “Ginger” Leonard. During her time in Charlestown, Jan was active within the community and was a past president of the Charlestown Historical and Preservation Society. Jan also enjoyed being home and being surrounded by those she loved.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Vincent James and Frances Mastrocola, the dear sister of James A. Mastrocola of Everett and the late Peter J. Masters;;the very dear friend of Virginia “Ginger” Leonard, who passed on September 13, 2025. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnephews, and grandnieces. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.