Carl Mazzilli Obituary
Carl was born in Fitchburg on Aug. 15, 1921, a son of the late Cataldo and Mary Lucy (Solimene) Mazzilli. He was educated in Fitchburg schools. Carl was one of six brothers to have served during World War II. Carl was a military policeman in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Tehran, Iran, supplying the Russians with much needed food and war materials. He was the owner and operator of the Carl A. Mazzilli Construction Co. in Fitchburg for many years. Carl was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Church. He was also a member of the Cleghorn American Legion Post, a member of the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks, and the Leominster Eagles. He always had a smile and a great sense of humor; he was a hard-working man. Carl will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved dogs and cats.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Virginia P. “Ginny” (Severance) Mazzilli; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela (Mazzilli) and Dan Legros and one granddaughter, Emily Legros, all of Leominster; one brother, Louis J. Mazzilli of Fitchburg; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by one sister and five brothers, Mary Rider, Dominic Mazzilli, Stephen A. Mazzilli, Ray Mazzilli, James Mazzilli and Anthony Mazzilli.
MAZZILLI -- A funeral with military honors will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, from the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home, (www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net), 243 Water St., Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony di Padua Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or may be left at the funeral home.
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Fabiana Fickett (Filice)
November 19, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Ginny, Pam, and the rest of the family. My family lived next door to Carl and his family for over 25 years and he always had time to talk and say hello. I will always remember how kind he was to my grandmother and his Italian "words of wisdom." He will be deeply missed. My condolences to your family.
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STEVEN ZANGHI
November 17, 2006
I GREW UP ON GARNET ST. SO I HAVE KNOWN CARL MOST OF MY LIFE. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T GET TO KNOW HIM AS A FRIEND UNTIL I WAS AN ADULT WORKING AT PRIDE AUTOBODY. WE FIXED HIS TRUCK MANY TIMES. HE WAS QUITE THE CHARACTER AND WILL BE MISSED.I ENJOYED KNOWING HIM VERY MUCH. CIOA MR. MAZZILLI
Celia (Mazzilli) Eurillo
November 17, 2006
Uncle Carl was my godfather and the light of our life. We can always remember him for all the love he gave each and every one of us. All the holidays and celebrations there he was with his camera taking the family pictures. And don't worry about the snow, along came Uncle Carl to the rescue with his plow and he got you out of the mess! He always had cute jokes and when my children were little they referred to him as Uncle Carl with the chopped off finger and he would laugh about it. When we lost my dad, Uncle Carl was our boulder and support. He loved family and was always there when you needed him no matter what the problem, you could always rely on him. We loved him more than life itself and he will be missed more than words can express. To my wonderful loving Aunt Ginny and cousin Pam, Danny and Emily I send my love, prayers and heartfelt words of compassion. I know how difficult this time is for all of you. Uncle Carl was like a dad to me too and he is without a doubt a tremendous loss to us all but will live on within our hearts forever.
My love to all of you,
Celia
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