Obituary for Kerrie Elizabeth Massaro (Rogers)
Kerrie Elizabeth (Rogers) Massaro - 49 years old of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2021. Kerrie fought breast cancer with incredible strength, courage, amazing resolve, and never quit. Kerrie was an incredibly dedicated mother to two amazing daughters, the best wife, a loyal daughter and granddaughter, a protective & loving sister, and always loved being with her family and friends.
As an adult, Kerrie was a life-long educator, coach, and natural leader. She loved being a member of the Conard Physical Education & Health Staff. She worked with an incredible group in the PE department; she loved being a Conard Chieftain. She had a passion for soccer, but her favorite part was helping young people learn, grow and build their confidence to help them build life skills they can use for all aspects of their lives. Kerrie had a special passion and love for women’s sports and promoting gender equity. She coached Conard Girls Soccer for 16 years of which 6 of those years she led as the Varsity Head Coach. It was more than just coaching to win (which she loved), but it was about it being a team, a family, in which they were continuously improving to drive success. Kerrie found tremendous joy and satisfaction in being a coach/counselor at Spirit Sports Camp, along with coaching Unified Sports. Kerrie touched countless lives and helped so many young people grow with confidence, love and respect for themselves and for others.
Kerrie was the most incredible Mom and made sure her daughters were always a top priority. She could not spend enough time with her girls. It was pure joy to watch them grow and turn into outstanding young women who are strong, independent loving people. She was always their number one supporter in everything they did; whether that be soccer, lacrosse, choir, musicals, and more. She was married to her best friend and had a one of a kind special relationship. As life threw them various challenges their relationship only grew stronger. A loving trust and bond that can never be broken. Kerrie has amazing sisters, whose love for one another and their families cannot be described. Kerrie was fiercely protective of her family and would always be there as life got challenging to support and help in whatever way possible. We have and are surrounded by a great family of aunts, uncles and cousins that have and will help everyone slowly heal.
Kerrie grew up in Franklin, MA in a fun loving home at 610 Oak Street. 610 was a home filled with family & a wide array of friends that were welcomed with open arms. This home will always hold a special place in our families hearts. Kerrie was always a very good athlete. As a young girl she was a gymnast, and as she grew older, she found her passion for soccer. Kerrie was a very good player for the Franklin Panthers and ultimately became captain of the team. Kerrie developed and maintained lifelong friendships with a great group of her Franklin friends, especially her dear friend Tracie.
Kerrie went on to play at Mitchell College where she met her husband and made more lifelong friends- Damato, BA, Maureen and Beth along with many others. Additionally, she had a great college soccer career being named to the “All-New England Team”. Kerrie received her Associate degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training from Mitchell. Kerrie then went to SUNY Cortland and got her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education. This was followed by going to Springfield College and receiving her Master’s degree. Kerrie was a lifelong learner and eventually got her Administrator’s Degree (Masters degree in Educational Leadership at CCSU).
Kerrie and her husband decided to settle and start their family in West Hartford. From the very beginning Kerrie loved this town and everything that it had to offer. She was introduced to Conard by our close family friends the Moffo’s and she quickly became a proud Conard Chieftain. We were blessed to make great friends with our first house on Westgate Street (Varga’s, Gionfriddos, Lori, and Jodi). After outgrowing our house, we moved to Spring Lane, where we made some of our best friends, affectionately called the WeHa crew which we grew very close to. The first family that we met and grew close to was the Ledwiths and a special family friendship was made by a bond with Kerrie and Tara. Tara has helped Kerrie and our family through the most challenging time and we are forever grateful.
Kerrie was athletically talented in anything she played and her competitive spirit was contagious. The countless memories Kerrie created with her teammates were foundational to becoming the outstanding teacher and coach throughout her life. Kerrie believed team sports taught you many life lessons. If not playing a sport, she enjoyed watching sports with her family—especially the US Women’s Soccer Team, UCONN-women's basketball, New England Patriots (or whatever team Tom Brady is on), and the Yankees. (Kerrie’s side of the family will eventually forgive her husband for turning her into a Yankees fan). Our family had such an appreciation for team sports and used it to bond and grow closer.
Kerrie has touched so many lives and none more than to her family and friends. This is a tremendous loss for her daughters - we ask that you support them now and into the future as we find our path to healing. Kerrie’s memory and legacy will live on through her students, players, and family. God Bless Kerrie and thank you for everything you have given us—missed, but never forgotten.
Kerrie is survived by her husband, Matt Massaro and her two daughters, Kathleen Massaro and Lauren Massaro. Sisters Alicia Traverse, Terese Busker-Lopez, and Erin Rogers-Prouty and all of their wonderful children. Brother In-laws Rocco Massaro and Joey Massaro and their children, Mother In-law Kathy Massaro and all of her cousins. She will be rejoined with her loving mother Ann E. Mateuszczyk-Rogers (Mum), Papa, Ma and Aunt Nene, Uncle Paul, Uncle Neil and her father in-law Rocco Massaro.
Lastly, we would like to thank all of our family, friends and colleagues that have supported us through our most difficult time. A special thank you to “Kerrie’s Team” of professionals that treated and helped Kerrie fight this disease with everything possible: Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute (Dr. Defusco, Annie and all of their amazing staff), Dana Farber, Connecticut Natural Health, Lexington Natural Health Center, Alane, Avinoam, and Jenn.
In lieu of flowers please consider honoring her memory by donating to either: Coach Massaro Memorial Scholarship Fund that will be made eligible to a female senior soccer player, you can use this link https://gofund.me/43b72257 or send checks payable to Conard High School c/o Coach Massaro Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and we will request to have this money dedicated to triple negative breast cancer research. This type of cancer continues to be challenging to cure for too many people and we want to help put an end to this disease. You can donate to the following link to BCRF https://give.bcrf.org/fundraiser/3575014.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00AM on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in St. Mark the Evangelist Church, West Hartford. Burial will be Private.
Friends may call at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, on Monday from 4:00-7:00PM. For online condolences please visit: www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com
As an adult, Kerrie was a life-long educator, coach, and natural leader. She loved being a member of the Conard Physical Education & Health Staff. She worked with an incredible group in the PE department; she loved being a Conard Chieftain. She had a passion for soccer, but her favorite part was helping young people learn, grow and build their confidence to help them build life skills they can use for all aspects of their lives. Kerrie had a special passion and love for women’s sports and promoting gender equity. She coached Conard Girls Soccer for 16 years of which 6 of those years she led as the Varsity Head Coach. It was more than just coaching to win (which she loved), but it was about it being a team, a family, in which they were continuously improving to drive success. Kerrie found tremendous joy and satisfaction in being a coach/counselor at Spirit Sports Camp, along with coaching Unified Sports. Kerrie touched countless lives and helped so many young people grow with confidence, love and respect for themselves and for others.
Kerrie was the most incredible Mom and made sure her daughters were always a top priority. She could not spend enough time with her girls. It was pure joy to watch them grow and turn into outstanding young women who are strong, independent loving people. She was always their number one supporter in everything they did; whether that be soccer, lacrosse, choir, musicals, and more. She was married to her best friend and had a one of a kind special relationship. As life threw them various challenges their relationship only grew stronger. A loving trust and bond that can never be broken. Kerrie has amazing sisters, whose love for one another and their families cannot be described. Kerrie was fiercely protective of her family and would always be there as life got challenging to support and help in whatever way possible. We have and are surrounded by a great family of aunts, uncles and cousins that have and will help everyone slowly heal.
Kerrie grew up in Franklin, MA in a fun loving home at 610 Oak Street. 610 was a home filled with family & a wide array of friends that were welcomed with open arms. This home will always hold a special place in our families hearts. Kerrie was always a very good athlete. As a young girl she was a gymnast, and as she grew older, she found her passion for soccer. Kerrie was a very good player for the Franklin Panthers and ultimately became captain of the team. Kerrie developed and maintained lifelong friendships with a great group of her Franklin friends, especially her dear friend Tracie.
Kerrie went on to play at Mitchell College where she met her husband and made more lifelong friends- Damato, BA, Maureen and Beth along with many others. Additionally, she had a great college soccer career being named to the “All-New England Team”. Kerrie received her Associate degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training from Mitchell. Kerrie then went to SUNY Cortland and got her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and Physical Education. This was followed by going to Springfield College and receiving her Master’s degree. Kerrie was a lifelong learner and eventually got her Administrator’s Degree (Masters degree in Educational Leadership at CCSU).
Kerrie and her husband decided to settle and start their family in West Hartford. From the very beginning Kerrie loved this town and everything that it had to offer. She was introduced to Conard by our close family friends the Moffo’s and she quickly became a proud Conard Chieftain. We were blessed to make great friends with our first house on Westgate Street (Varga’s, Gionfriddos, Lori, and Jodi). After outgrowing our house, we moved to Spring Lane, where we made some of our best friends, affectionately called the WeHa crew which we grew very close to. The first family that we met and grew close to was the Ledwiths and a special family friendship was made by a bond with Kerrie and Tara. Tara has helped Kerrie and our family through the most challenging time and we are forever grateful.
Kerrie was athletically talented in anything she played and her competitive spirit was contagious. The countless memories Kerrie created with her teammates were foundational to becoming the outstanding teacher and coach throughout her life. Kerrie believed team sports taught you many life lessons. If not playing a sport, she enjoyed watching sports with her family—especially the US Women’s Soccer Team, UCONN-women's basketball, New England Patriots (or whatever team Tom Brady is on), and the Yankees. (Kerrie’s side of the family will eventually forgive her husband for turning her into a Yankees fan). Our family had such an appreciation for team sports and used it to bond and grow closer.
Kerrie has touched so many lives and none more than to her family and friends. This is a tremendous loss for her daughters - we ask that you support them now and into the future as we find our path to healing. Kerrie’s memory and legacy will live on through her students, players, and family. God Bless Kerrie and thank you for everything you have given us—missed, but never forgotten.
Kerrie is survived by her husband, Matt Massaro and her two daughters, Kathleen Massaro and Lauren Massaro. Sisters Alicia Traverse, Terese Busker-Lopez, and Erin Rogers-Prouty and all of their wonderful children. Brother In-laws Rocco Massaro and Joey Massaro and their children, Mother In-law Kathy Massaro and all of her cousins. She will be rejoined with her loving mother Ann E. Mateuszczyk-Rogers (Mum), Papa, Ma and Aunt Nene, Uncle Paul, Uncle Neil and her father in-law Rocco Massaro.
Lastly, we would like to thank all of our family, friends and colleagues that have supported us through our most difficult time. A special thank you to “Kerrie’s Team” of professionals that treated and helped Kerrie fight this disease with everything possible: Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute (Dr. Defusco, Annie and all of their amazing staff), Dana Farber, Connecticut Natural Health, Lexington Natural Health Center, Alane, Avinoam, and Jenn.
In lieu of flowers please consider honoring her memory by donating to either: Coach Massaro Memorial Scholarship Fund that will be made eligible to a female senior soccer player, you can use this link https://gofund.me/43b72257 or send checks payable to Conard High School c/o Coach Massaro Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and we will request to have this money dedicated to triple negative breast cancer research. This type of cancer continues to be challenging to cure for too many people and we want to help put an end to this disease. You can donate to the following link to BCRF https://give.bcrf.org/fundraiser/3575014.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00AM on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in St. Mark the Evangelist Church, West Hartford. Burial will be Private.
Friends may call at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, on Monday from 4:00-7:00PM. For online condolences please visit: www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com