Richard Allen Mastronardi

Richard Allen Mastronardi, 83, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was a devoted and loving husband for 54 years to Clara Mastronardi who passed away in January. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 30, 1942, he was the son of Vincent and Pearl Mastronardi.

Richard moved to Springfield, MA in 1946 and was a graduate of Technical High School in 1960. He later moved to Chicopee around 1970 where he was a resident the remainder of his life. Richard was employed by his family business, John Mastronardi and Sons, as an equipment operator, worked as a long-haul truck driver, and in his retirement worked at Pioneer Cold in maintenance. Richard was honored to serve his country in the US Army as a Combat Engineer Equipment Operator. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was involved in multiple Veteran Organizations in the Chicopee area. Richard loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a member of the Chicopee Sportsman Club for 53 years, serving on the board of directors, and holding officer positions including president.

Richard is survived by loving sister Claudine and Paul Raschi of East Longmeadow, children Robert and Jeanne Strong of Granby, Marven Strong of Chicopee, and Stephen and Anna Mastronardi of Easthampton. His adoring grandchildren Sarah and Gregory Dunn of South Hadley, Kerry Strong and Mike Phinney of Roslindale, Nicholas and Stella Mastronardi of Easthampton; and great grandchildren Amaya and Brady Dunn of South Hadley, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at 1390 Main St., Agawam on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM for a committal service and military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Please visit tylunasfuneralhome.com to leave remembrances and words of sympathy for the family.