Mr. Masoud Rasoulinejad

May 22, 1953 - March 6, 2017

Masoud Rasoulinejad, 63, of Cortland, N.Y., passed away, Monday, March 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born May 22, 1953 in Tehran, Iran, Masoud was a resident of the United States for 40 years. Until his recent retirement, Masoud was employed for 30 years as the Beverage Manager of Club 101 in New York City. Additionally, for over 20 years, Masoud and his wife, Linda, were the surrogate parents for many of the West Point Cadets., and was an avid bowler and golfer. He is survived by his wife of 32 years; Linda Stevens Rasoulinejad at home, three brothers; Seyd of New Jersey, Saeed and Siamak both of Iran and two sisters; Mehmaz and Nazy both of Iran and eight nieces and nephews., his mother in law and father in law; Robert and Kay Stevens and brother in law; Mark Stevens all of Cortland. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. In the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland, N.Y. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Contributions in Masoud's memory may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com