Nina Massaro

Nina Renata Massaro, 95, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on October 9, 1926 in the province of L’Aquila, Italy and was the daughter of Agostino and Elena Fiocca.

Nina came to the United States on June 18, 1927 and resided over the years in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Florida and North Carolina. She was married on November 24, 1945 for 67 years to the love of her life, Emil Massaro.

Her lifelong passion and gift for cooking were shared with family and friends. She was known throughout her life for her amazing culinary skills. She had an unwavering love for her family and was dedicated to her faith. She enjoyed learning new things, remaining active throughout her life. She began taking piano lessons and yoga classes at the age of 90.

She was predeceased by her husband and her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her five children; Fred Massaro, Susan Massaro McFarland and husband Sam McFarland, Emil Massaro Jr, Laura Massaro and husband David Myers, and Payton Beutler. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Chloe Massaro, Emersyn Massaro, Shane McFarland and wife Autumn, Della McFarland, Nina McFarland, Amanda McFarland and husband Waseem Cosser, Naima McFarland Cosser, Kyle McFarland and wife Hannah Davenport, Anna McFarland, Emile Massaro, Anthony Massaro, and sisters; Rose Rondi and Clara Facciani.

Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Waynesville. A reception will follow the service and will be by provided by the Catholic Daughters of America in the reception hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.org) or the Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org).

The care of Mrs. Massaro has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.