This was our Uncle John, the only uncle we had left. His wife, our Aunt Barbara, was my mom's younger sister. My mom, Mary (Scibilia) Matta was John's sister in law. I am her only daughter, along with my husband, David, we want to share this note of sympathy. We remember how Uncle John and Aunt Barbara, would make that delicious mackinaw island fudge. They always remembered to send a pound of it to all of us relatives, during the Christmas holidays. We are saddened to hear of Uncle John's passing. He lived a long fulfilling life. Living to 100 years old, was quite an accomplishment. May his soul rest in peace.

Uncle John, I sure will miss our phone conversations, you always had a great memory & such a joy to visit with.  We remember being in California on your 80th birthday and you took all of us out to dinner.   We always enjoyed the Mackinaw Island fudge you sent us at Christmas time…lots of great memories!!!
Love Ralph & Joanie Marzolino 
❤️❤️❤️

How's THIS for a fun gang?! Marzolino's (Gary came before any of us) Rotella's, and the Fabro's!!!!!!  Barbara, Gary, ?, Giga, Ma, Johnny, Jimmy, Theresa, Joe, kids?

Gary, who's the gal standing next to you, and the 2 kids??

Then there was Danny! He taught me all about the love of Rock and Roll.... gave me my first rock cassette tape, Traffic's John Barleycorn Must Die. ('69) It blew my mind, and still does to this day... Ahhhhh, the trouble we found together!  ;-)

I learned quick, the difference between a flatlander tract house like we had, and a custom home with a tennis court, a pool, and 2 lots! I thought you were RICH!!!!  You had a tough life with your business, always traveling... but we had fun together when you were home!

I always LOVED coming to your house for Christmas! Fun crap to open! FANTASTIC food, and THE FUDGE!!!  Always lot's of family there. Gary, I remember this day... you seemed SO OLD to me then! And the view of the shimmering lights of Los Angeles that seemed to go on forever! It was such a magical place for me growing up as a kid! You were a sage to build such a beautiful home on such a cool lot! I'll always remember you as being so tough and so smart. Your sisters always looking up to you...

Thinking of John brings both tears and a smile. Tears of sadness that your gone and I already miss you! A smile as I reflect on all that we shared and the friendship for over 67 years.  Miss you my wonderful friend!       

Art Briones 

Thanksgiving 2001. John, Danny, Art and uncle Joe.

I met Mr. John in 2020. 
He was caring, polite, organized, clean, and always had a daily routine. 

He taught me how to cook eggs for him the perfect way, but I could never get them right. He would always tell me “you got better this time”. 

He would tell me stories of his childhood, his fudge business, his family and his time in the military. He had a contagious laugh and we would laugh all together often. 

Thank you Mr. John for all that you have taught me.     My view on life has changed after meeting you. 

Oh Lord, with faith in your holy grace and mercy we pray for Mr John to reach into eternal life. I wish peace and comfort for his family.
Maria Zaragoza 

Mr. Marzolino was an icon in the community with a character and integrity that remained (rightfully so) unquestioned.  

He had a strong sense of right and wrong and took great care of the private road we all shared with him.  Because of that he was respectfully referred to as "The Mayor" and you knew that when someone mentioned The Mayor was involved you knew there would only be ONE outcome!!  It would be what he'd decided was best for our street and there was no question that it would be accomplished; and accomplished quickly! He was looked to for guidance and wisdom and was our the leader on the street.

Mr. Marzolino was a kind, generous man who provided tickets to the L. A. County Fair for my husband and his former family, and then my husband and myself, each and every year!  My husband thought the world of him and had a secret nickname for him; "Mr. Fudgy!" This was of course due to his previous occupation. I'm not sure if he ever had the courage to address him this way in person...I'm guessing not!  But my husband, as did I, were very fond of him and I shall miss him dearly.  

Of one thing I'm quite certain of.  Upon his passing I'm sure the words he heard from our Lord were this: 

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." 
Matthew 25:21

Dear Uncle John....I continuously tell all my friends and coworkers that never met you what an amazing guy you were growing up!  I LOVE telling everyone stories from the past about Mackinac Island Fudge YUMMMM, spending time at your house on the hill swimming and looking at the beautiful city lights, going out to breakfast in Glendora where EVERYONE knew you by name, visiting you at the fairs, AMAZING family gatherings with Ma and Aunt Barbara/aunts/uncles/cousins, walks in the San Gabriel foothills above your house with Gary and Dan, etc.  I could go on forever, as it made for a fantastic childhood for all of us kids.   

You were such a fantastic Uncle to myself and I know to everyone in the family. 

Love you so much Uncle John...your Nephew  Larry Switzer

Mr. John Marzolino looking dapper!
Always smiling 😃

I meet John on  2019.
I'm grateful to have met him, I'm grateful for the memories, I'm grateful for all the knowledge he shared with me, I'm grateful for the experiences I had with John. I will always remember he teach me how to use his pots and pans. 
Thank you so much for letting me of assistance and 
I'm asking God to keep watching over John in heaven.
Mia, Caregiver 

Wonderful friends to my parents and now he is with Sweet Barbara.  At my wedding 5/8/82 Diane Watt-Alvey. 

John and Art Briones, making fudge together at the Santa Rosa fair in 1955. 

John and great grandson John, 84 years apart. 

John and Darlaine, lighting candles on John’s 2 favorite cakes she made for his 100th birthday party.

John with his sisters, Mary and Theresa. 

John and Bianca at the Glendora car wash.

John, Great grandson John, Granddaughter Bianca and son Gary

John and Jason in John’s backyard on Jason and Bianca’s wedding day, May 2022.

John roller skating in Detroit, Michigan 

John and world champion roller skater Melva Block

John and his son Gary at Santa Clara graduation

John and his famous Mackinac Island Fudge

John with his great grandson, John (Bianca’s son) having breakfast at one of his favorite restaurants, The Village Vault in Glendora. 

Grandpa John visiting with Jason and Bianca’s Charlie in Glendora.

John’s certificate of recognition from council members and the mayor of Glendora on his 100th birthday.  August 1st, 2022

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John Marzolino Sr.

1 août 1922 – 26 septembre 2022

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