Joseph Mastronardo Jr.
Joseph Mastronardo Jr., 65, died in November 2015 at the Federal Medical Center Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, where he was held. His attorney, Dennis J. Cogan, said he died of complications from medical problems, including throat cancer, pneumonia and a recent stroke. Before sentencing, his defense had argued that prison would likely be fatal for him. Cogan described him as "a very complex man" who "had a really good heart," and he was the son-in-law of the late Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. His attorney, Dennis J. Cogan, says he died of complications from medical problems, including throat cancer, pneumonia and a recent stroke.
Reported by: Dennis J. Cogan, his attorney over the years (family or their lawyers).