Harold E. Mazzei

Harold E. Mazzei Springfield Harold E. Mazzei, age 86, of Springfield, MI, died on Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2009, at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, Battle Creek, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. Harold was born on January 30, 1923 in Battle Creek, MI and was a lifetime area resident. He was the son of Michael and Emma (Bonfanti) Mazzei and was a 1941 graduate of Battle Creek High School. Harold was a veteran of the Army Air Corps having served his country as a Corporal during World War II. He saw action in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theatres as an airplane armorer. Harold retired in 1990 as a Packaging Engineer for Kellogg's after 47 years of faithful service. He was a Past President of the Springfield Lions Club; a Past District Governor for the Lions Club; assisted with Junior Achievement and was a member of the Battle Creek Engineers. Harold enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, but his passion was his family On January 25, 1944, in Denver, CO, Harold was united in marriage to the former Elsie L. (Martin) and his wife of 65 years survives. Also surviving are his two daughters: Carol A. Icard of Battle Creek and Alicia S. Souder of Grenada Hills, CA; his son: David E. (Kristie) Mazzei of Waterford, MI; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dolly. At the request of his family, friends may call on Wednesday, March 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek. The funeral service to celebrate Harold's life will be held on Thursday, March 12th at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert G. Muirhead, of Battle Creek, officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors bestowed by the U.S. Air Force from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Memorial contributions in Harold's honor may be made to the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, 5470 Glen Cross Road, Battle Creek, MI, 49015. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.