Lucy Askew Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lucy Askew, 87 of Eltingville, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Home surrounded by the love of her family. Born Sunday, December 2, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Massa and the late Lucy DePirro Massa. Lucy born and raised in Brooklyn, met her highschool sweetheart James while attending school. The two married and moved to Staten Island in 1961 settling in Eltingville. They grew an amazing life together having and raising 3 loving and successful children, building their home and enjoying every minute they had together. They both loved travelling back and forth to Florida,their second home during the winter months. Lucy had an outstanding personality, her family described her as having the Gift of Gab. She instantly became friends with everyone she met. Lucy had many attributes, she was a great cook, she loved to decorate, she was an astute scrabble player, She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Lucy above all else will be remembered as an Wife, Mother Grandmother, Great Grandmother and all around Friend to all, Titles that she held in the highest regard. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late James Askew, who passed away in 2017. Loving mother of Stephen Askew, Theresa Hines, and the late Michael Askew who passed away in 1999. Adored mother in law of Lynne Askew, Terance Hines, and Cathy Askew. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Daniel, Christina, Michelle, Grace and Rachel. Doting great grandmother of Kaitlyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM on Friday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church located at 5411 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Memorial contributions in loving memory of Lucy should you so desire, may be sent to American Cancer Society PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. or online at: donate3.cancer.org

Lucy Askew

December 2, 1934 - August 1, 2022