Elizabeth J. Massarotti, age 90, passed away on March 14, 2022 at Mount St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs, CO with loving and caring nursing center staff by her side. The third oldest of five children, Elizabeth was born in Sopris Plaza, CO on March 31, 1931 to Joe B and Frances (Cimino) Antista.
Elizabeth attended grade schools at Lincoln (Sopris) and at Hoehne. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Trinidad, CO and from Trinidad State Junior College. After graduation, Elizabeth was employed by the Las Animas-Huerfano Counties Health Department.
Elizabeth was married to Frank J. Massarotti at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Trinidad, CO on May 16, 1953. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish for many years and later that of Holy Trinity Catholic parish. Elizabeth was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Mount Carmel Court #1556, a long-time member of the Altar Societies of both parishes, and a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society of Holy Trinity parish.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank, infant son Thomas William, and son Robert (Robbie); her parents Joe Band Frances(Cimino) Antista; infant sister Elizabeth, brother Bart J Antista, and sister Mary Rose Ozzello; sisters and brothers-in-law Julie Antista, Linda Antista, Tano Ozzello, Tony and Marie Adele Massarotti, Joe and Violet Pompia, Frank and Lucy Saccomanno.
Elizabethʼs never-ending love will be cherished by her surviving children, Sr. Regina Marie Massarotti, O.S. F, Patricia (Paul) Andreatta, Frank (Dorene) Massarotti, John (Lori) Massarotti, and Alicia Massarotti; by her grandchildren Aaron (Stormy Blanchette) Slavek, Ashley (Wyatt) Lisonbee, Arianna ( Joe Weber) Andreatta, Stephanie, Robbie, and Brianna Massarotti and Brian Twitty; by her great-grandchildren Tucker, Kadence, Aubrey and Kolby Lisonbee and Amelia Slavek; her brother Joe Antista, brothers and sisters-in-law Florie and Marie Massarotti and Dr. Michael and Sharon Massarotti; very special cousins Lucille and Anthony Mattie and their children Regina Mattie, Danny (Laura) Mattie and Goddaughter Michelle (Jason) Jenkins; very special nieces and nephews, to whom she affectionately referred to as her “Stonewall buddies,” Phyllis and Bill Massarotti and their children Gina, Vince, and Stacey; her nephew Jim Massarotti, with whom she shared a close bond; her dear nephew Dr. Joseph Jimenez who provided professional medical care as her primary physician; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; and her dear and exceptional care givers Grace Martinez and staff at Mount St. Francis Nursing Center.
Active pallbearers are nephews Joseph Jimenez, Bill Massarotti, Chris Massarotti, Vince Massarotti, Tano (Bud) Ozzello, and Joseph Saccomanno.
Honorary pallbearers are Elizabethʼs beloved grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 3pm- 7pm at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with recitation of the Rosary at noon, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Reception to follow at Mt. Carmel Health and Wellness Center Garden Room.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Mount Saint Francis Nursing Center
7550 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs, CO80919.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
