Frank J. Mazzarella, 90, of Hebron, formerly of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hartford in 1921, Frank leaves behind his beloved wife Elsie Mazzarella; daughter Carol Cosker and her husband Edmund Cosker; son Frank Mazzarella and his wife Michelle Mazzarella; his grandchildren Brian Cosker, Michael and Amy Cosker, and Alyssa and Julia Mazzarella; and great-grandchildren Addison and Jack Cosker. Frank also leaves behind his brother Paul Mazzarella and his wife Ann Mazzarella of Wethersfield, as well as several nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his brother Ralph Mazzarella.
Frank attended Hartford High School and then went on to serve in the 1116th Military Police Company of the US Air Force in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. A 43-year employee of Pratt & Whitney, Frank was an adept welder and supervisor. He received several awards for his ideas to improve the company’s production and profitability.
In his spare time, Frank enjoyed woodworking, mostly recently on the lathe with his son. He always jumped at the opportunity to help others with home improvements, including his daughter Carol, son-in-law Ed, and son Frank. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening.
Frank celebrated, with family and friends, his 70th year of marriage to Elsie Mazzarella on January 3rd. The couple spent 25 years enjoying Rhode Island beaches and a second home in Green Hill, where they frequently entertained their family and friends. Over the years, Frank and Elsie also traveled to Hawaii, Europe, and the Caribbean together.
To honor Frank’s life, his family will hold a memorial mass at 10:00am on April 14, 2012, at the Church of the Holy Family on Church Street (Route 85) in Hebron. Military honors will follow the mass. After the service, a celebration will be held at the clubhouse of the Loveland Village on Buttonwood Road in Hebron. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Harry Gray Center at Hartford Hospital: mail to P. O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102 or visit giving.harthosp.org.
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