Mrs. DeMasi, 77, of Howell, died Sept.16, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Mrs. DeMasi and her late husband owned and operated Fort Plains Horse Farm Inc., a riding academy which brought many students to horse shows and which her children are running today. Later, Mrs. DeMasi trained thoroughbred horses. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice, in 1976. Surviving are a daughter, Maureen P. DeMasi of Bradley Beach; a son, John M. DeMasi of Howell; a grandson; a brother, Joseph “Jack” Battaglia of Florida; a sister, Barbara Frascati, of Hoboken; four nieces and two nephews. A funeral Mass was held at the Church of St. Veronica, Howell, followed by interment in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold. Arrangements were by the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township.
