Name: Calling hours for Joseph Mazzotta Jr.
Start: 2025-02-04T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-02-04T19:00:00.000Z
Location: John F Tierney Funeral Home

Joseph Mazzotta, Jr. peacefully entered into rest on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. A beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joe's legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. Joe was born May 10, 1932, in Middletown, CT to Joseph and Sebastiana Mazzotta. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1951 before serving in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-1954. After his service Joe went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's degree from the University of Hartford. A passionate educator who spent more than 35 years as a teacher and administrator at Manchester High School, Joe also enjoyed coaching the Track and Field team at St. Tomas Aquinas High School in Middletown. Joe grew up surrounded by his siblings, Angele ("Angie") Henry, Carmello Mazzotta, Rose Marie Urso, Rosario Mazzotta, Marie Vivona, and Lucy Watkins. He married Rose Marie Mazzotta (Williams) in 1957, spending 67 loving years together. Joe leaves behind his wife and 5 children: Ann Marie "Amy" Graff (Richard), Joe Mazzotta III (Marty), Theresa Dagenais (Russell), Michael Mazzotta (Felicia Falkowski), and David Mazzotta (Cathy) as well as his 8 grandchildren: Nicholas and Matthew Dagenais, Alexandra Custard (Eddie), Christopher Graff (Sara), and Megan, David, Anthony, and Liam Mazzotta, as well as his great grandson, Atticus Custard. Joe was ever present in his family's lives – attending countless swim meets, games, performances, events, and family outings. Visitation will be held at Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street in Manchester on Tuesday, February 4th, from 4 – 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Church of the Assumption, 27 Adams Street S. on Wednesday, February 5th, at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Manchester Scholarship Foundation, in memory of Joseph Mazzotta, Jr. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Feb. 1, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Mazzotta

9 Entries

Don Belanger

February 4, 2025

I attended Manchester High from 1959-1963. I took all four machine shop courses offered by Joe. I believe this shop program led me to become an engineer and ultimately to manage one of Pratt and Whitney's and Carrier's factories. About twenty years ago I saw Joe in front of his Keeney street home and stopped to tell him he was very responsible for me to chose the field i ultimately picked and I wanted to personally tell him of his influence in my career path and the success I had.

adreanne good

February 3, 2025

my condolences go out to the family a beautiful person with a heart of gold riheavenly peace true legend gone but never ever ever ever will be forgotten

Vito E. Addabbo

February 2, 2025

I graduated in 1982. Mr
Mazzotta was extremely well liked and respected as a teacher and principal. His guidance helped many of succeed in life. I hope his family knows the incredible impact he had on so many lives. May he rest in peace.

Jim Kane

February 2, 2025

I was a sophomore at St Thomas Aquinas HS, New Britain in 1961 when Coach Mazzotta became the school's first Cross Country and Track and Field coach. As a former hammer thrower at CCSC, he did not have much experience with runners. However, through his leadership, enthusiasm and research on running he earned the respect and confidence of the teams. On May 10th of 1964, we were competing with 3 other teams at CCSC as underdogs. One of the team members found out that it was his birthday. The mantra became "Win it for Coach". We did . . . by one point over the favorites, Farmington. Well, here's to Coach Mazzotta. I'm happy that he lived a long and fulfilling life. Jim Kane

Lisa Nadeau Campbell

February 2, 2025

Loved him as my guidance counselor in high school. He was always fair and helpful. He touched so many kids. Thank you!

Sue 'Locke' gross

February 2, 2025

So sorry for your loss

Jodie Pine

February 2, 2025

Such a great man and mentor for so many at Manchester High. RIP Mr. Mazzotta

Roy Sanden

February 1, 2025

I met Joe as a teacher in 1967 and became fast friends. I helped Joe build his backroom of his home the day his last child was born. Over the many years Joe and his wife Rose would have coffee and talk of family as our families meant so much to us all. Joe's love of family and friendship guided me through the years now 58 years. May he rest in peace and my prayers go out to all members of his family with special prayers for Rose who he loved so dearly. May he be remembered by all whose lives he touched.

Barry Bernstein

February 1, 2025

I started my career as an educator in 1971. Joe was a mentor, leader and friend. He was always there to guide, support and lead. Beyond that, Joe was a friend, confident and made you feel like family. In addotion

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