I Just found out about freds passing...this is truly devastating,  i never got the chance to meet him in person only through facebook. he surely brought so much sunshine into peoples lives with his kimd words or his silly jokes. I will miss him dearly. So very sorry for your loss. 

I'm also sad.at the news of Paul's passing. He was a friend of mine from 1515.Broadway. 
We worked together many years n had many a good times. At work and after. He will be remembered. In my mind and heart. Love you Paul.. 
Your friend Cas. 

Wow this is hard just found out.Paul Rest In Peace my friend , From the first time I met Paul he cracked me up what a funny guy we worked together for 20 years we had a lot of fun and laughs.As I read through these memories I see how Paul touched a lot of people , he always put his family first which is a quality most people forget his heart was humongous and you can see he held on to his traditional upbringing. It didn’t matter what our conversations were about Paul would add his twist on it and you would be in tears of laughter Too me you will truly be missed my friend Use your Artistic talents in Heaven  and Paint us some sunsets Your Pal  MMCD

I sure will miss my friend and brother, Paul.  It's hard to hold on to a friendship in this crazy world, but Paul made it easy for over 39 years.  Never judgemental, always supportive, truly the epitome of a gentleman, a throw back to the old days.  My best memories of Paul was of all the times he made laughed, that gut wrenching make you cry kind of laughing. He would always say it was in the genes, it was a Mazza thing.

First you were little Paulie who followed Vincent and I around 35th street.  Then you were a friend that always felt like family.  Then you turned into an amazing bass player. Then you were my son's godfather.  Lastly you showed strength and will to the likes I have never seen in anyone. We had great times together and you were always there during rough ones.  Paul what more can I say than I love you and you will be missed  immensely!   Until we jam again in the great gig in the sky...MEKNZM forever!

I only have fond memories of my friend. Paul was a great guy to just be with and talk. Paul was so unique and fun. Some of the jokes and expressions of his  i still say now from 20 years ago. He had a great personality. He was also a very different musician than any other bass player I’ve ever known. Paul played his own way. In hindsight I’ve realized that he taught me that it’s ok to be yourself musically and express yourself without restrictions. I’ll miss my friend Paul I am sad, but I am glad that he is pain free now and in gods hands. 

Words cannot describe how much I’m going to miss my Uncle Paul. I have so many wonderful and fun memories of times we spent together. It is hard to pick just one to share. 
He was there for every milestone in my life including, dance recitals, graduations, birthdays and vacations. 
He helped foster my love of music, and took time out his schedule to help me with my clarinet lessons when I was younger. He even brought over a metronome to help me stay on the beat, and would stay for so long listening and helping, squeaks and all.  
He also helped to instill in me a love for learning. All through my life, he was there to help me with my homework, he even helped me illustrate a book for a class project. He also came to teach my Girl Scout troop about the stars and space so we could earn our astronomy badge! My friends still remember when he came to teach us to this day. 
He was an avid reader, and introduced me to so many wonderful books. He bought me the Chronicles of Narnia as a child, and I read through that series so quickly, I couldn’t wait for more books to read. I still have that love of reading today, and I know that’s due to Uncle Paul.   
Uncle Paul also helped to instill a love of horror movies in me from when I was young. Halloween was celebrated the whole month of October, and I will always remember watching scary movies with him, especially Vincent Price movies. Every October our family gets together to carve pumpkins, and it was tradition for Uncle Paul to draw and design our pumpkins. He was so talented and creative! 
He always had a way of making his family feel loved and special, and was hilarious. He came up with so many funny nicknames for me that I will never forget. I was so lucky to have Uncle Paul in my life and I will always cherish the times we shared. 


I have so many memories that will always make me smile when I think of Uncle Paul. When I was little we would hang out in the Astoria apartment while my Grandmother took my Aunts shopping on Steinway Street. We would listen to records, and he would show me great music that still influences me today. One time we made and abstract painting together and it hung up on the wall to his apartment for many years.  On holidays we would hang in my music room and jam out on instruments for hours. He always was down to make music with me.  When in was 5 or 6 he  gave me a sticker to his band  ‘The Disco Rangers’ and when my friends would ask me what it was, I would proudly say “That’s my uncles band.” There are no words to express how much of an impact Uncle Paul left on me. He will be greatly missed and loved everyday by all of us.  

Paul is my niece and nephews uncle.  I know Paul is a  Gentle Giant.   He is a kind, sweet and gentle soul.  The world is a better place because of Paul.  
How much he has suffered just isn't right.
RIP Paul with all who have gone before you.
Mercy be yours
Eileen Connolly 

My brother from another  mother.... remember when you first met bob and you gave him the evil stink eye? I said why dont you like him? you said I'm your boyfriend, not him!"  turned out, you are our everything... now our angel..... xxxxooo

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Paul Mazza

February 1, 1968 – February 25, 2021

David T. Ferguson Funeral Home

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