i been watching my fave Days for 51 yrs.started at age 11 yrs old. what a loving In Memory.i liked all the cast responding,,and ex-cast members. I feel Lauren Koslow said it best…..“Good night, sweet prince..and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” Forever my honor to share your stage, Joe….this is so poetic. TY Lauren!

I can’t believe no one has written anything up here. This man was so good that he still IS. HIs presence will be felt forever, because he is the Phoenix/Massimo. I can’t talk about him in the past tense because I feel like I’m insulting the man, who’s presence was so dear that he wasn’t just a villain, he was a force, he was Days of our Lives. He’s a classic villain, when you hear about villains, you will see Mr. Mascolo’s picture. He practically was on the show until his last breath, and he still acted rings around half the cast. He helped humanize a maniacal villain by the love he felt for his children, and I loved and hated him at the same time, that is talent that cannot be duplicated that I’ve only felt for Michael Zaslow/Roger Thorpe, Anthony Herrera/James Stenbeck, John Ingle as the great Edward Quartermaine. Jeanne Cooper as the grand dame Katherine Chancellor, Beverlee Mckinsey/ Baroness Alexandra Spaulding, Charles Keating/Carl Hutchins (he was so good I didn’t even watch another world and he still stood out), David Canary, Eric Braeden, Susan Flannery, Darlene Conley and a few more I wish I could remember so I can honor as well, but they are on an upper echelon of actors who defined acting, who’s characters did good and bad things, manipulative things, multifaceted characters you could still cuss out or want to slap sometimes but they were good also. Now I’ll admit that overall Mrs. Chancellor and Mr. Quartermaine were mostly good, but when they were bad, everyone felt it. They didn’t play when they needed something done. Those are my favorite characters, good ones that do some horrible things, and rotten ones that have just enough humanity you can see it and root for them. They made you wonder if maybe being bad was more fun and even built character. The Phoenix would be killed and everyone would wait for the phoenix’s other fiery shoe to drop and how he would rise again with yet another diabolical plan that would boggle a regular, normally good person’s mind, but at the same time marvel at the madman or woman’s brilliance and confidence they could pull it off, whatever it was. He was a rare, multifaceted actor, person, and character who’s every line was filled with passion, and I feel enriched just by watching him. It’s hard to believe the Phoenix won’t rise again because he always had me fooled, so I will wait just in case and honor him and his legacy by still watching Days. Thank you, Joseph Mascolo, rest well…

I love days!!!! RIP joe mascolo

Sorry to hear that the masterful Mr. Mascolo has passed. He had such a force and strong presence in portraying the complex character of Stefano who had a warm, caring, gentle heart with his family, but a sinister, evil, controlling exterior with the world around him. It was always compelling to watch him portray the depth and dual dimension of the character. Some how you had hoped that the Phoenix would rise one more time, he is missed, but will live in our hearts as his colleagues have said. They have all given him a much deserved and moving tribute. Mr. Mascolo leaves a great legacy in Stefano.

I loved him and his character. Day’s was very fortunate to have him for so long. Joe Mascolo will never be forgotten, long live the amazing Stefano Dimera. .

I did not know Mr. Mascolo, personally. But, everything his cast mates’, past and present, adoring and respectful words they spoke, are so true.
I do know many of the offspring and great-great offspring of family friends from West Hartford, East Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, Hartford proper and the outlining towns, as my Boarding School was only a couple of towns away. Many football games were played back and forth ( still are) from the different High Schools in the surrounding towns/cities in Connecticut and all of New England, and then some.
Everyone loved him so……kind heart and generous hand.
I wish I could have known him …..to have drunk from his glass of talent and humility, as an actor and human being.
Rest in eternal peace, Joe!!

RIP and thanks to Days/Corday for keeping a vet like him on the show for so long instead of kicking him out the door like a certain other soap on another channel still does ’til this day to the detriment of the show.

My thoughts and prayers for Joe’s family, friends and colleagues. He sang with Luciano Pavarotti and now he’s singing with the angels.

Watched his talents on B&B and was minimally familiar with his DOOL Character. His reputation speaks for itself. RIP Joe!

What a tremendous loss! Wouldn’t it be nice if Days devoted one whole show as a tribute to this great actor and man , maybe have his co-stars’ reminisce and show some of his best scenes. They are already six months ahead, so they could slip in a one day tribute. It is the least they could do for this legendary actor who was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. RIP Mr. Mascolo

Rest in peace dear Joe, Days and our worlds will never feel quite the same.

it made me very sad reading the comments…..we all loved ‘ The Phoenix”

Impressive to see so many actors commenting on his passing, especially from the actors who have been off the show for years now. I had no idea he was so loved by his co-workers. But I really enjoyed him as Stefano. I was upset that he wasn’t on the show much for a couple of years now because I always liked when he was on, causing trouble.

So sad to hear Joe has passed. Starting Days around 1982, I fell in love with the DiMera clan then moving toward the early 80’s when Stefano was such a force to be reckoned with; so many memories of great shows ! Such an icon of a character he created and such a sweet & kind man who I had the honor of meeting alongside Gloria Loring one Days weekend. May you rest in peace Joe!

Sorry to hear of Joe M passing. Hated him, loved him, laughed with him, over the years. Great actor. You will be missed. RIP, Sir.

Still awaiting kind words from Lisa Rinna…

three of his fellow castmates… REALLY impress and … it’s from 3 generations Kate : Lauren Koslow Sammi : Alison Sweeney Chad : Billy Flynn not to say anything less of ALL the cast and crew of DAYS just had to share what an affect he meld Lauren Koslow : she’s so classy… altruistic… yes, really. no matter the “circumstance” this lady of Salem charges… it’s her dime.. her choice… her time.. her whet… she’s always on.. never on less ( GOD: how I’ve dreamed… why couldin’t Nikki, Y&R, be this kind of woman”) Ms. Koslow… I love your work. her quote: “Good night, sweet prince..and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” Forever my honor to share your stage, Joe” sing thee to thy rest, forever: my honor to share your stage that’s volume and take… lights out.. to a man of my dream Alison Sweeney : Sami.. ( never a favorite of mine.. but so real.. in so many sense. SHE CARRIED DAYS FOR YEARS… god.. she’s a dream … after all is said and done… a delight… so much more.. after the fact.. SHE ACTED ALOT. with her “insecure” mannerisms… her antics.. her twin mindset.. everything she dealt.. makes sense. SHES THE SHOW. Ms. Sweeney: I applaud you. I marvel at the huge cast.. and when we get a glimpse in to the foray of who what where and when… behind the scenes her quote: ” he embodied it so well. Joe was so talented, such a generous actor and always so prepared. I learned so much from working with him. Over the years, I got to know him much better and I stopped being so nervous ” I know I wouldn’t have handled this any better… I’m in awe of actors who meld and mind their craft…. it’s an intimidating field. the reward… imagination.. open field and ready mode. Thank You Ali. from the bottom of my heart.. you saved Salem. Billy Flynn: you stalwart… upstart… STUD… dreamy eyes are a direct hit… you layer scenes… you take part in every note. Romance, sex, BEING with… Abs.. dang it.. Marci Miller and Kate Mansi are AMAZING… I haven’t seen you two reunited .. but the flashback scenes tell me all is well… LOL… what an actors dream to craft , in your bublble.. so be it.. FAN’tastic stuff. REAL reel… you bring it… you have gay and straight fans.. men and woman… that’s a coop that will serve you.. outside of this genre… STAY with this show… you have all the traits available to your chosen profession. ” I LOVE YOU ” yeah, that’s me his quote: “This was one of the most profound/real moments I have ever had, not just as an actor but as a human being. For many personal reasons. But, in this moment I sat at his feet, and as I looked up I saw…” this delighted opened my heart.. and cried about… a newbie who knew.. understands.. what being a… Read more »

Rest in Peace Joe. I’ll never forget when I heard him speak for the first time outside his role as Stefano. I didn’t know he didn’t have an accent 🙂

I was totally expecting to see the Phoenix again on DOOL.