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JOHN MAZZARELLA Obituary

MAZZARELLA, John Age 59 of Westwood, MA and Naples, FL passed away on October 11th, 2021 John is survived by his wife Debra (DiCarlo) Mazzarella; his mother Beverly Ann (Brienza) Mazzarella of Westwood, MA; his son John and his wife Rebekah, their children Harley and Dahlia; his sons Andrew and David; his sisters Donna Ziniti her husband James of Attleboro, and Kimberly Trombly and her husband Michael of Shirley; his mother-in-law Joan (Boschetto) DiCarlo; his sister-in-law Dina Goodfriend and her husband Steven; and his loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father John F. Mazzarella and his brother-in-law David A. DiCarlo. John was born on March 7th, 1962 in Boston, MA. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1980. Mazz will always be remembered for his leadership, compassion, and unwavering loyalty. Memorial Service is to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Sports Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 933, Westwood, MA 02090.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2021.

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Ralph Mazzarella

February 14, 2023

Miss you cuz.

Daniel Sullivan

November 22, 2021

Many great memories of playing hockey. May God give you rest. Peace to your family. You will be missed. Dan

Dorothy DiMartino

October 20, 2021

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Julie & Shelley

October 16, 2021

We hope that the happy memories can help carry you through this difficult time. John will be missed. Sending you all hugs and strength. Love you!
Julie, Shelley, Cooper & Tucker

Dion Murphy

October 16, 2021

My old nieghborhood friend and FL local...Dear Mazzeralla family..my sincere condolences to you ..ALL in the family...dear Johnny, you will be missed...May you find comfort and peace...
And may flighted angels greet thee and sing thee to thy rest..
I wish we spent more time together in Naples....you..your family made my life,my brothers
and sister, a better place to live. My heart goes out to u for helping others always above yourself,especially my sister...i didnt get to thank you enough for all things in westwood..but say hi to ur dad,Donny,and Gary in heaven...i will miss u in this lifetime..u were the "hot ticket".Godspeed Johnny.

Cindy and Tony Pritoni

October 16, 2021

Sincere condolences to your entire family. John was a genuinely kind person that would do anything for anyone. I´m so sorry. Sending prayers to the entire family. He will be remembered and missed. Rest in eternal peace.

Tom McKenna

October 14, 2021

Many great memories of Mazz during the glory days.....with his quiet calm demeanor, always the voice of reason....you will be missed my friend. TJM III

Ralph Mazzarella

October 14, 2021

Words can´t describe how sorry I am at this loss. You´re in my prayers..I have great memories with my cousin that'll always be in my heart.

JoAnn Cotrone Pradenas

October 14, 2021

I´m so sorry for your loss. It´s unimaginable. I pray God wraps you in His arms & brings you comfort.
Sending my love,
Aunt JoAnn

JoAnn Cotrone Pradenas

October 14, 2021

I´m so sorry for your loss. It is unimaginable. I´m praying for your family that God will wrap you in His arms & hold you close.
Sending my love,
Aunt JoAnn

Andrea Thibault

October 13, 2021

Sincere condolences from the Thibault family, we loved Johnny and can´t imagine your terrible heartbreak. We are crying along with you all and send you so much love at this painful time.

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