Villanova head coach Jay Wright delivered the sad news that Mary Jane Massimino passed away on Wednesday morning.
The soul of Villanova Bball during the Coach Mass era passed this morning peacefully surrounded by her children ! RIP “ Mrs Mass “ - every player and coach was blessed to have her calming assurance and love . pic.twitter.com/OrtrFgnXfy
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 22, 2020
“Mrs. Mass” was 84 years old.
The wife of the great Rollie Massimino, Wright described her as “the soul of Villanova Basketball” while her husband was at the helm of the program.