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EDWARD MAZZA Obituary

MAZZA, Edward F. Age 79, of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 10. Beloved husband of Mary (Tarallo) Mazza. Devoted father of Angela and her husband Kevin, John and his wife Leesa, David and his wife Erica, and Peter. Cherished grandfather of Elena and Benjamin Fields, and Lucas Mazza. Loving brother of Lynne Mazza. Also survived by his sisters-in-law, Ann Poulopoulos and her husband Nicolas, and Helen Tarallo. He leaves his three nieces, Georgia, Luciann, and Julie, six great-nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Edward was predeceased by his parents, Ferdinand and Iolanda Mazza, and his beloved niece, Linda Hanlon. Edward will be remembered for his love of family, his generous personality, and his quick-witted sense of humor. Most recently, he enjoyed spending time with his three young grandchildren.

Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, Jan. 17, at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Name Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours in the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 3:00 to 8:00pm. Interment Forest Hills

Cemetery.

Donations in Edward's memory can be made to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home

617-323-5600

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2020.

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January 14, 2020

To the family of Ed,


I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I enjoyed working with him at Great Days For Seniors. He was a true gentleman and one of the kindest men I ever met.

Love, Kristine Randall

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January 13, 2020

Dear Mary and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.
Take care of each other,
The Borne Family

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Mr andd Mrs Roy T Lydondon Jr.

January 12, 2020

Dear Mary and family..so sorry to hear of Ed,s passing..we always enjoyed his company and his dry sense of humor..he was such an involved parent with the children..please wish the children our very best and our remembrance of Ed in our prayer..take good care of each other..fondly, Tom and Mary Paula Lydon , Mary Elizabeth, Tommy, Eddie and Maura

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Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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