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April 5, 2012

John L. "Rock" Masera, 75

John L. “Rock” Masera, 75, of Haverhill died Tuesday morning, March 27, at his home.

He was born in Haverhill, October 31, 1936, son of the late Emilio and Frances (Colletto) Masera.

Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Masera graduated from Haverhill High, class of 1955, and attended Chicago Technical Institute.

His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Rowena (Clarke) Masera of Haverhill, two sons, Scott Masera of Lawrence, John C. Masera and his friend Cheryl Angelo of Haverhill, a daughter, Jan and her husband Dennis Valcourt of Bradford, a sister, Margaret Giolito of Haverhill, four grandsons, a great grandson and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services were held on Saturday morning, March 31 at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in All Saints Church, Haverhill. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling hours were held Friday from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Dialysis, 100 Milk St., Methuen, MA 01844. To view his complete obituary and send condolences to his family please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.

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