Vincent A. Mazzetta

1935 - 2018

Mazzetta, Vincent A.
Vincent "Vinny" Anthony Mazzetta of New Haven died Sunday October 14, 2018 at Branford Hills Health Care Center. He was the beloved husband of JoAnn Giannotti Mazzetta. Vinny was born in New Haven on February 4, 1935. He was the son of the late James "Tex" and Ellen Mazzetta. He lived in Morris Cove all his life. He was a musician since the age of 16, playing the saxophone and clarinet. He played all around the greater New Haven area for 65 years as a member of the 3 Guys and a Gal and for 25 years as a member of the Top Hatters. He was involved with the Five Satins and played the saxophone on the original recording of "In the Still of the Night." Vinny spent much of his working life in the grocery business and also served in the U. S. Army Reserves for 6 years. After retiring, he continued to play music in local convalescent homes with a group called the "Misfits." He was a communicant of St. Bernadette Church, where he served as a collector, sang in the choir, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Rodrigo Council 44. Besides his wife of nearly 60 years, JoAnn, Vinny is survived by his children, Vincent (Kim) Mazzetta, Jr of East Haven, Richard Mazzetta of Woodland Hills, CA, and Lorraine (Alfred) Brigante of East Haven; his granddaughters, Erica and Carlee Brigante; step-grandchildren, Marissa, Nicholas and Donald Izzo; daughter-in-law Deborah Mazzetta, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be Thursday evening from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10:00 at St. Bernadette Church, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.