Christian James Mazzariello

Christian was born on March 18, 2003, in the Bronx, and grew up in Emerson, NJ. As a young man, he had many interests including music, theater, video games, science, photography, and baking.

He began his musical journey playing the flute in his elementary school orchestra and continued throughout his high school years with the Emerson Marching Band. In his senior year he was selected as drum major to lead the band.

At Emerson Junior Senior High School, he found his love of theater, first in 9 to 5 as part of the ensemble and eventually he moved into leading roles as Eddie Souther in Sister Act, and Harry Bright in Mamma Mia. It wasn’t just being on stage that he adored but the time he spent with his fellow actors and musicians who became his friends. He donated his time and skills to the younger students as stage manager and director for the productions of Godspell and Seussical.

In addition to his love of playing music, Christian began creating his original music and arrangements of video game soundtracks, which are now published on all major streaming services.

Christian took great joy in baking cookies, cakes and other desserts for his family and friends because of the happiness it brought them.

Christian was a Junior at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA studying Computer Science and Engineering. Christian dreamed of combining his love of video games and computer programming to find a career in the gaming industry. He was able to complete his first UEFN project, Haunted Mansion Tycoon, and looked forward to future projects.

Christian is survived by his mother Susan Mazzariello, and father Nick Mazzariello and his partner Nadine Puzio, his Aunt Marge and Uncle Bill Loscalzo, his Aunt Rosanne Mazzariello, his aunt Linda Lombardi and Uncle Ron Boucher. He also leaves behind his cat Orion, his Lehigh community, and countless friends.

A visitation for Christian will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Christian's name to:

The Trevor Project

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