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John Mazza Obituary

John J. Mazza

1927 - 2012 PITTSFIELD John Joseph Mazza, 84, of 85 Stoddard Ave., Pittsfield, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born in North Adams on Dec. 30, 1927, son of Joseph and Alice Bulletti Mazza, he was educated in Cheshire and Pittsfield schools. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Mazza was employed as a meat cutter at the former Berkshire Beef for more than 30 years, and has also worked part-time at Wohrle's Foods. He retired in 1992. He was a communicant of St. Charles Church and had been a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He enjoyed golfing and yard work. His family was his greatest joy in life.

Mr. Mazza's wife, the former Gloria M. Tonoli, whom he married Oct. 15, 1949, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, died Aug. 10, 2011.

Mr. Mazza is survived by two daughters, Shirley A. Keyes and her husband, Robert, of Pittsfield, and Sandra M. Whalen and her husband, Mark, of Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Robbie Keyes, Jessica Whalen, Shane Whalen, and Ashley Keyes; seven great-grandchildren, Quenten, Mackenzie, Lanashia, Michael, Tamia, Tiana, and Jayce; as well as two sisters, Hazel Mazza of Pittsfield and Inez Denning of Dalton; brother-in- law, Joseph Rossin, and nephew, Gary Rossin.

He was predeceased by a sister, Dora Rossin, and a nephew, Brian Denning.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for John Joseph Mazza will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, at 9:15 a.m., from DERY FUNERAL HOME with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Peter A. Gregory, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Mazza may be made to St. Charles Church in care of the Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 11, 2012.
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Sandy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Please now that you and your family are in the prayers.

Judith Robinson

December 13, 2012

Sandy and family- I was deeply saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I did not know him but Kesia spoke fondly of him and Gloria. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. He is with Mom now and in a better place.

Joann Purry

December 12, 2012

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December 12, 2012

I feel very saddened to learn of John;s passing.He was a living example of fineness of character. I will always remember him. Tom Fezzi

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December 11, 2012

I worked with John at Berkshire Beef in the way back in the 1965 timeframe as one the the truck drivers. He was just someone that I always remembered fondly. A true professional and always a true gentleman. My sympathy to his family.

Jerry Huggins

December 11, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss we all loved John so very much and was always kind and loving. You all are in our prayers. We love you all so much.

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Colleen Cardozo

December 11, 2012

R.I.P JOHN ...I know your with your wife know looking over your family. I am glad I got to know you an spend time with you.you where my buddy.may God be with your family threw this Stuff time.

christina

December 11, 2012

Your at piece now john.it was such my pleasure to meet you an to get to know you. You where a wonderful man an will be missed.R.I.P I know your smiling down with your wife

christina

December 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family Ashley during this difficult time. XOXO

Sherry VanBramer

December 11, 2012

so sorry about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you bob cindy sylvia and family

December 11, 2012

Dear Shirley and Rob,
Michael and I are so very sorry to hear and read about the passing of your father-father-in-law. He was a kind-hearted person and will be missed by many. He has gone home to be with Gloria.

Michael and Julie Warrington

December 11, 2012

Shirley & Rob - my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. It was nice knowing him and your mom.

Mary Lefebvre

December 11, 2012

Forever loved and never forgotten.

Love you Gramp/Papa

Xo

Ashley & Michael

Ashley Keyes

December 11, 2012

Shirley and Rob my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. He was a great guy. I loved him also and will miss him. Know he is in a better place.

Dianna Schnopp

December 11, 2012

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