REV SALVATORE "Sal" MAZZOLA SR

MAZZOLA, Rev. Salvatore "Sal" Sr. Age 88, of Newburyport, formerly of Revere, died Wednesday evening, February 22, 2012 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Concetta "Tina" (DeMattia) Mazzola. Born in Revere, July 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Philip and Catherine (Siciliano) Mazzola and was a graduate of Revere High School as well as the American Bible College. As a business owner, Mr. Mazzola was president of Revere Ambulance Service for thirteen years. He was an auxiliary police officer in the town of Revere for many years, where he also served as auxiliary police chaplain. After becoming an ordained minister, Rev. "Sal" committed himself to serving the communities of Revere and Newburyport. Sal loved time with his family and always cherished visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his wife of 70 years, he is survived by three sons, Philip M. Mazzola and wife Grace of E. Wakefield, NH; Richard W. Mazzola and wife Robin of No. Walpole, NH, and Sal "Jay" Mazzola, Jr. and wife Terre of Wakefield, MA; a brother Sam Mazzola; two sisters, Fanny Maria and Alice Auditore; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Joe, Charlie and Anthony Mazzola, Laura Albanesi. Calling hours at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, NEWBURYPORT will be Sunday, Feb. 26th, from 2 - 5 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Assembly of God Church, Newburyport. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Assembly of God Church, 13 Hale Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.