Obituary of Joseph Mazzone, Sr.

Schodack-Joseph Mazzone Sr. of Schodack, NY passed away on March 30, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Born in Siderno, Reggio Calabria Italy to the late Vincenzo and Rosa Mazzone.  He immigrated to the United States in 1967 and has lived in the capital district since then.  Joseph was the beloved husband of Caterina Mazzone (Commisso) for 57 years; and devoted father of Vincent (Cindi) Mazzone of Schodack and Joseph (Chanda) Mazzone Jr. of Schodack; a grandfather of Ciara Mazzone and Gracie Mazzone of Schodack.

Joseph is survived by his sister Dina Agostino of Delmar, NY; nephews Joseph Agostino of Delmar, NY, Maurizo (Catherine) Agostino of Lancaster, PA; niece Sonia Lombardo of Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calabria Italy; cousin Adella (John) Marando of Guilderland, NY. Brother-in-law Sandro Lombardo of Pirgo, Reggio Calabria Italy. Brothers-in-law Franchesco Commisso, Sandro Commisso and Vincenzo Commisso of Milan, Italy.  Sister-in-laws Julia Raimondi and Rossanna Commisso of Milan Italy, and many nieces, nephews and cousins locally and abroad.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was predeceased by his sister Emilia Lombardo of Pirgo, Reggio Calabria Italy and his brother-in-law Eugenio Agostino of Delmar, NY.

After immigrating to the United States, Joseph was employed by Callanan Industries as a construction laborer until his retirement in 1997.  He was also a member of Laborers Local 190 Union.

Joseph was an avid outdoorsman, and was a member of the Nassau Sportsmen's Club. In addition he enjoyed spending many hours working in his vegetable garden, and completing home improvement projects.  Joseph was a kind, generous, devoted family man who enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren.

A Mass will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10 am at the Church of St. Mary in Clinton Heights, Rensselaer. 

The family strongly encourages in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give?

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