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JOHN MAYZA Obituary

MAYZA JOHN, JR. Of Southampton, formerly of Mayfair in Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. He was 89. John was born in Philadelphia to Helen (Gaidosh) and John Mayza. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helene (Costello); children, John (Delores), Helene Jurewicz (Paul), Gerard (Marlene), and Susan Geiger; grandchildren, Lynnmarie Deal (Brian), Jaime Gilchrist (Don), Megan Broe (Anthony), Brian Mayza, Timothy Mayza (Darian), Ryan Geiger, Paula Grasela (Mark), Nicole Mayza, Connor Geiger, Deanna Mayza, Mark Jurewicz, Bridget Mayza, Sean Geiger, Kevin Jurewicz and Zachary Mayza; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor Cantando and Theresa Robbins. John was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Richard Geiger in 2019. Relatives and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:30 at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA. A Mass will begin at 11:30 A.M. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the Mayza family has requested donations in John's name be made to Sisters of Life, Annunciation, 38 Montebello Road, Suffern, NY 10901 or sistersoflife.org.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 1, 2023.

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Janine DeRocini Jackson

March 4, 2023

So, so sorry to hear of this great loss. As I told Sue, my first thought of her Dad was of his quiet humor... he would mumble a joke and slyly give you the "side eye" if he thought you caught onto him. I also told Sue, and Helene a while ago how one of my favorite childhood memories was the HBC Carnival and Mr. Mayza at the Over/Under table. I couldn“t believe he could actually raise his voice that loud . You are all in my daily prayers and I hope all of your great family memories give you comfort and peace.

Maureen Wagner Streich

March 3, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great and gentle man.

Brown

March 2, 2023

A great guy and gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

Frank Haynes

February 28, 2023

Heartfelt condolences to the Mayza and Jurewicz families.

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