William J. Mastropietro
William J. Mastropietro of Richboro passed peacefully at his home on Saturday June 29, 2024. He was 76.
Born in the Juniata section of Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 54 years to Gail T. Binns Mastropietro and son of the late Joseph and Anna Wilson Mastropietro and father-in-law of the late Robert Binns.
Bill was known as Brows to family and neighborhood friends and known by many others as Mastro. He was a graduate of North Catholic High School, class of 1965; he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg State College in 1970 and his Master’s Degree from Glassboro College in 1974.
Bill had a passion for sports that included following the Phillies, coaching and enthusiastically supporting and cheering on his grandchildren in all their activities. Bill was an outstanding basketball player at North Catholic and Bloomsburg and was known for his tenacious defense. He was also a member of the Markward Memorial Basketball Club. He proudly served his country as a US Army Reservist.
Bill taught Business Education at Bristol High School for over 35 years, retiring in 2005. He coached basketball at Bristol High School and also coached basketball and field hockey for Council Rock High School.
Many wonderful times were shared with friends and family at their Brigantine, NJ shore home. During the winter, he escaped to Naples, FL for sunshine and warmth. Bill was always ready for another vacation, especially cruising around the world
Bill will be deeply missed by many for his quiet whistle blowing and caring firmness to his players. He had many loyal and lifelong friends who will miss his friendship and epic story telling.
In addition to his beloved wife Gail, he is survived by his three children; Michael and his wife Anne, Kristie McCaffrey and her husband Jim, Lori Ierubino and her husband Matt. Also survived by his mother-in-law Katherine Clanahan Binns, he was the proud Pappy to his nine grandchildren; Michael, Nicholas, Morgan, Delaney, Conor, Aida, Vincenzo, Francesca and Luciana, and is an Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his sister Judith Teuber, and her husband Brian, and his brother Joseph Mastropietro, late wife Joanne.
A devout Catholic, Bill’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown from 10:00am until words of remembrances at 11:20 am followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:30am. His interment will be private.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Thalheimer Center for Cardio-Oncology, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Building 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Morning Visitation
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:20 AMSt. Andrew Catholic Church
81 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940Funeral Mass
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
11:30 AMSt. Andrew Catholic Church
81 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940Interment
Interment will be held privately