Robert Allen MAZZA
1934 - 2017 (82 years) 
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Name Robert Allen MAZZA Born 7 Nov 1934 Gender Male Died 12 Jan 2017 Utica, Oneida, New York, USA 
- Robert (Bob) Allen Mazza, Lieutenant, UPD (Retired), 1934 – 2017, UTICA, age 82, passed away peacefully at Focus Nursing Home in Utica on Thursday, January 12, 2017 with his loving daughter, Alison, by his side. He was born on November 7, 1934 and was the son of the late Flora (Nitti) Mazza and Frank Mazza. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Mazza, his sister, Patricia Sperbeck, and his fellow police officer and brother-in-law, Jessie Nicotera. He is survived by his sisters Terry Nicotera of Utica, Janice Barton of Minnesota, and sister-in-law, Jane Mazza of Albany. Lieutenant Mazza was formerly married to Phyllis Flo with whom they had four children that he leaves behind: Mark (Amber) Mazza (sons Bryce and Topanga) of California, Alison Mazza (daughter Tanya Bendily) of New Harford, NY, Dana Mazza (children Jessica Valone and David Mazza) of Daytona Beach, FL, and Michelle Undercoffler (children Mathew Martinez, Anthony Martinez, and Kayla Tankersley) of Daytona Beach, FL. Lieutenant Mazza also leaves behind his recent wife, Keitha (Rizzo) Mazza and her two children Deborah Lonczak (son Evan) and Ronald Throop (wife Rose and their two children, Rhiannon Tobeck (Michael) and Sophie). He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Lieutenant Mazza attended UFA High School in Utica and, subsequently, joined the U.S. Army where he honorably served his country during the Korea War. Upon return from his active duty service, he joined the Utica Police Department where he proudly served the City of Utica and community as a dedicated Police Officer for 32 years. While advancing in ranks in the Police Department, Lieutenant Mazza eventually commanded the Homicide Division and the Burglary Division where he gave 100% of his dedication to try and make the City of Utica the best place to live. He obtained a Degree in Criminal Justice from MVCC in 1972 and, subsequently, taught Criminal Justice classes at the college. He wanted to pass on his experience and knowledge as a police officer to the children of the community. Lieutenant Mazza was a very dedicated Police Officer, an avid golfer, and a man that would literally give you the shirt off his back. He would never say "no" to anyone and once he met you, he would consider you family. He was a member of the New Hartford American Legion and the Clay VFW. He was a proud American and loved his country. Lieutenant Mazza was of the Catholic faith and requested to be cremated. There will be a memorial service in his honor on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Kowalczyk Funeral Home, 1156 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, NY. His family requests that if you are interested in giving any donations that they be done so to The U.S. Veterans or your favorite charity.
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- Robert (Bob) Allen Mazza, Lieutenant, UPD (Retired), 1934 – 2017, UTICA, age 82, passed away peacefully at Focus Nursing Home in Utica on Thursday, January 12, 2017 with his loving daughter, Alison, by his side. He was born on November 7, 1934 and was the son of the late Flora (Nitti) Mazza and Frank Mazza. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Mazza, his sister, Patricia Sperbeck, and his fellow police officer and brother-in-law, Jessie Nicotera. He is survived by his sisters Terry Nicotera of Utica, Janice Barton of Minnesota, and sister-in-law, Jane Mazza of Albany. Lieutenant Mazza was formerly married to Phyllis Flo with whom they had four children that he leaves behind: Mark (Amber) Mazza (sons Bryce and Topanga) of California, Alison Mazza (daughter Tanya Bendily) of New Harford, NY, Dana Mazza (children Jessica Valone and David Mazza) of Daytona Beach, FL, and Michelle Undercoffler (children Mathew Martinez, Anthony Martinez, and Kayla Tankersley) of Daytona Beach, FL. Lieutenant Mazza also leaves behind his recent wife, Keitha (Rizzo) Mazza and her two children Deborah Lonczak (son Evan) and Ronald Throop (wife Rose and their two children, Rhiannon Tobeck (Michael) and Sophie). He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Lieutenant Mazza attended UFA High School in Utica and, subsequently, joined the U.S. Army where he honorably served his country during the Korea War. Upon return from his active duty service, he joined the Utica Police Department where he proudly served the City of Utica and community as a dedicated Police Officer for 32 years. While advancing in ranks in the Police Department, Lieutenant Mazza eventually commanded the Homicide Division and the Burglary Division where he gave 100% of his dedication to try and make the City of Utica the best place to live. He obtained a Degree in Criminal Justice from MVCC in 1972 and, subsequently, taught Criminal Justice classes at the college. He wanted to pass on his experience and knowledge as a police officer to the children of the community. Lieutenant Mazza was a very dedicated Police Officer, an avid golfer, and a man that would literally give you the shirt off his back. He would never say "no" to anyone and once he met you, he would consider you family. He was a member of the New Hartford American Legion and the Clay VFW. He was a proud American and loved his country. Lieutenant Mazza was of the Catholic faith and requested to be cremated. There will be a memorial service in his honor on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Kowalczyk Funeral Home, 1156 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, NY. His family requests that if you are interested in giving any donations that they be done so to The U.S. Veterans or your favorite charity.
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