Samuel G. Mazza, 87, of Houston, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in his home.
He was born October 18, 1932 in Houston, a son of Salvatore and Anna Leveto Mazza.
Mr. Mazza was a 1950 graduate of Chartiers High School.
He worked as an iron worker out of Iron Workers Local 33 in Pittsburgh for over 32 years, retiring in October 1994.
Mr. Mazza served with the Army National Guard for six years.
Sam was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Meadow Lands, the Canonsburg Sportsman’s Club, the Bears Club in Meadow Lands; American Legion Post #902 in Houston and formerly VFW Post #191 in Canonsburg.
On October 24, 1953 he married Delores M. “Dolly” Gergosky who passed away November 26, 2019.
Surviving are two sons, Bruce Mazza and his wife Mary Beth of Houston and Michael Mazza and his wife Lucinda of Hollis, NH; four grandchildren, Katie, Adam, Hannah and Cpl. Lindsey Mazza; three sisters, Barbara Goyda and Katherine Aquilino both of Canonsburg and Rosina Spoltore (Bernard) of Pittsburgh; two brothers, Louis “Rocky” Mazza of Houston and Joseph Mazza (Jean) of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Marie Kendo and a brother, Frank Mazza.
Due to the present pandemic, all services are private. A memorial service for Mr. Mazza will be held at a later date at a time to be announced whenever the circumstances permit.
Services have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342.
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