Homestead, FL/Grafton – David J Masel born on June 21, 1958 to John and Elizabeth Masel in Melrose, Massachusetts. He entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2024. He was the youngest of three children.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Elizabeth, his nephew Ben O’Meara (Jennifer). Dave is survived by his loving wife Elley, doting stepchildren Michael and Jennifer, grandchildren Cristian, Edwin and Bryson. In addition he is survived by his sisters Barbra Lee (Patrick) Trisha Curtis (John), nieces Megan, Carrie (Jeremy) and Katie, nephew Andrew (Kara), grandnieces Brooke and Annie and many friends, including Dan Browne and Bobby Bellavia.
Professionally, he was a graduate of Wentworth Institute and was employed by the Congress Group, Morse Diesel and Turner Construction. He had a lead role in building some of the most famous football stadiums in America, including Mile High Stadium (Denver), Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), Levi Stadium (San Francisco) and SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles). His stints with Turner Construction, for all of the stadia amounted to almost 25 years.
Dave always loved his job and was known to his many co-workers and friends as “Big Daddy”.
A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery Friday July 19th at 11am in Grafton, Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
