John S. Macey

John S. Macey (Mase), age 80 of Beacon Falls, CT passed peacefully on January 12, 2025. Mase was the husband of the late Margo Rouff Macey. On December 14, 1944, Mase was born in Milford, CT to the late John and Margaret Macey. John was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Margo Rouff Macey, son John Macey, Jr., brother Ronnie Macey, his in-laws Fred and Marion Rouff, sister-in-law Terry Rouff Monaco, brother-in-law Ronnie Rouff, niece Kathy Elliott and nephew Ronnie Rouff, Jr.

Mase had the honor of learning about Drag racing through, his father-in-law Fred Rouff, George Clark and Bill Flynn.

Thankfully, his wife Margo, was a deal maker, and scored a sponsor and car for Mase to start out on his racing adventures! Mase was a well-respected engine builder and driver. If you had a question, he would have the answer! Mase raced Lead Zeppelin, with his partner and best friend, Donnie Suraci, Led Zeppelin II and Heads Up.

After he stopped racing, he became interested in Jai Alai.

He learned to make the cestas, and brought new technology to the ball makers equipment. Two of his sons, played professional Jai Alai.

Mase, enjoyed going to the track to watch the current owner John Kakalecik and the 70 Cuda reset the record 45 years later.

John is survived by his children, Jack Macey and his wife Chrissy, who cared for Mase for five years after his return to Connecticut. His daughter JoAnn Terry Swett (Scott) Joseph Terry, Fred Macey, his sister-in-law Leona Macey and his dog, Buddy. Like a brother and sister Rod and Pam Elliott and their daughter Kristie. John is also survived by ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two of his granddaughters, Willow and Montana Macey, are the first Macey girls in 100 years.

His funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Friends may leave condolences at www.adzimafh.com.

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