Veronica (Ronnie) M. Mastrocola, 86, formerly of Medford, MA passed away peacefully on May 22nd at All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, NH. Veronica was born March 16, 1934 in Everett, MA and was the daughter of the late Edward and Vera (O’Hanley) Trask. She was raised in Everett, was a graduate of St. Clement School in Somerville, MA and the Whidden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Veronica was a resident of Medford for 50 years, prior to relocating to Londonderry.
Veronica was a Registered Nurse and worked her entire 40-year career at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, MA; she was an extremely dedicated and loving nurse. She enjoyed ceramics, woodworking and doing puzzles. She was well known for her quick wit and coy sarcasm. She will be forever remembered as a devoted wife to Ronnie, her beloved husband of 57 years, loving mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother.
Members of her family include four children, Nancy and her husband John Cosco of Londonderry, NH, Gail of Everett, Ron and his wife Nancy of Stoneham, and Ken and his wife Tina of Hamilton; 12 grandchildren, Lauren Williams and her husband Jonny, John Cosco and his wife Jen, Nicholas Cosco and his wife Courtney, Jim, Kaitlyn, Lia, Ron, Gabriela, Greta, Tessa, Michael and Erika, 5 great granddaughters, Lucia, Lania, Lola, Charlotte and Rose, two sisters-in-law Elaine Mastrocola and Dolores Trask, as well as many nieces and nephews. Veronica was predeceased by her husband Ronnie in 2013 and her three brothers, Edward, John and Kenneth Trask.
Due to COVID19 safe distancing restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date when families can gather safely. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. or at www.stjude.org.