Robert A. Masaro, age 54, of Shelton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Griffin Hospital, Derby. Robert was born in Bridgeport on March 28, 1958 beloved son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Barichko) Massaro, and has been a life long area resident. Survivors include his beloved siblings Gary Massaro and his wife Pam of Stratford, Joseph Massaro and his wife Karen of Stratford, Julius Massaro of Bridgeport, Paul Jovia and his wife Jennifer of Hamden, and Lenore Caserta and her husband Frank of Bridgeport, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his stepfather Alexander Jovia, and a brother George Massaro. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 22nd at 10: 30 a.m. in St. James Church 2070 Main St Stratford, CT. Burial will be private. At the family's request calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Robert's memory to Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Drive Branford, CT. 06405