Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.
Mazzuca, Giovanni "John"
MR. GIOVANNI "JOHN" MAZZUCA passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the age of 86 years.
MR. GIOVANNI "JOHN" MAZZUCA passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the age of 86 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Ermelinda "Linda" Mazzuca (Salfi), as well as his two sons, Frank and Domenic (Candice), his daughter, Barbara (Tim) Brown, and his four grandchildren, Caitlyn & Kristen Mazzuca and Robert & Cassandra Brown.
He was predeceased by his parents, Francesco (d. 1981) & Giuseppina (née Lavorata, d. 1984) Mazzuca, his sister, Barbara (d. 1932), and one granddaughter, Spencer Lynn Brown (d. 2002).
John was born in Piane Crati, Cosenza, Italy on March 7, 1933 and moved to Lethbridge in 1953. John married Linda in Italy in 1961 and they raised their family in Lethbridge. He worked as an electrician. He was an active member of the community and president of the Italian Canadian Club for about 30 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Prayer Service at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Bill Young officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Albert Sayson celebrating.
The family kindly asks that those who attend the services do not wear perfume, cologne or any harsh scents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca/donate) or Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca/donate).
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We are so sorry to hear of John's passing! Our sincere condolences to your family. Dario, Pam Colmo
Linda & Family - I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. "Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear." With deepest sympathy, Lori
Barb and I were truly blessed to have had worked with John and Orlando Nigro when we built our house in 2000. What a beautiful gentle loving professional gentleman John was.... God bless him Our sincere sympathy.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I worked with John at Chiste Electric when I was a young man, and his kindness has stayed with me to this day. He was a wonderful man.
My dear Linda and family, With deepest sympathy in the loss of our cousin, dear John, a beautiful gentle man. May special memories, God's love, peace and strength be with all of you at this most difficult time. My love and prayers are with you, Betty Benson and family
Although we haven't known Giovanni very long he was always a bright spot at the dinner table at CHC. We enjoyed his humor, friendship and his singing. We offer our condolences to you Linda and your family. "To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die". It was our privilege to have gotten to meet him and we will fondly cherish his memory.
Dear Comare Linda & Family, We are so sorry to hear the news of Compare Giovanni passing. We are thinking and praying for you in this difficult time. All our love, Anthony & Alyssa
Linda, so sorry to hear about Giovanni! We will really miss him at the CHCC! Thoughts & prayers to you & your family. Alice Unger.
Linda and Family. Our condolences to you and your family. I will always remember John.
Linda, Frank, Mimo, Barbara and families - I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. May the memories you hold dear to your heart help ease the pain during this difficult time. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the service; however, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. - Laura
Linda & Family - I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts & prayers are with you.