Albert "Babe" Mazza

To the Mazza Family,

As a 68' NE graduate and player for Coach Mazza I would like to express my sympathies at what I know is a difficult time.

This past weekend, while at our 40th reunion, the word circulated that the Coach had passed.This brought back memories for those in attendance who had the opportunity to play for him. I would echo what Park mentioned in an earlier entry, that basketball wasn't the only thing the Coach would teach....there were life experences and those...

To The Mazza Family,

As a MU graduate, I was probably just one of many who was pulled under the wing of the "Master", also known as Babe, and counselled for many hours in the little, no, tiny AD's office just off the NE gym. Of course this always turned into a time to sit and listen to the stories about Marshall's legendary coach,Cam Henderson, and how to play and coach basketball. But, other "man topics" came up, too.

John Mazza was a student and BB player at Deerfield...

Margaret and family:
We are so sorry to learn about Babe's passing. Daryl was honored to have been a basketball player under Coach Mazza's watchful eye for 4 years. He was a tough coach who was respected by both his team and the students at Northeast High School. I was privileged to have attended nursing school at Broward Junior Community College with you (you may not remember me, Margaret) and I got to know you and Coach Mazza better during that time. Daryl and I wish to extend our...

John, So sorry to hear about your father. I was at my High School reunion just a couple of weeks ago and was talking to David Turner and I asked how you and your father were doing. Your father was an exceptional man and I wish you and your family the best in these trying times. God will bless him.
Sincerely,
Peter and Michele Horn
Acworth, GA