Frank J. Mazza Jr., 77, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away Nov. 12. He was born in Red Bank to the late Frank (former captain of the Red Bank police force for over 35 years) and Gertrude Blasi (a talented seamstress) Mazza. He was a graduate of Red Bank High School and Monmouth University. He also served as a reserve in United States Coast Guard.
Frank was a part of the Root Beer and Checkers Club, the Red Bank Chamber of Commerce, and a member and past president of the Red Bank Rotary, as well as a two-time Paul Harris recipient, the most honorable recognition award. Frank attributed his interest in the Rotary to his father, who was chairman of the annual Red Bank Rotary golf outing for over 40 years. He was also a longtime member of the Deal Golf and Country Club.
He retired in 2018 as senior vice president with the Mazza Group at Morgan Stanley, having spent 45 years in the investment business.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Ginny (Ellis) Mazza; his daughters Sarah and Maggie; and his dear siblings, Donnie Mazza and his wife Carolyn and Loretta Chebookjian and her husband Harry. Also surviving are many cousins, nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Besides his immense love for his family, his other loves were for the slopes, the links and shooting darts. He was happiest when he was able to combine those hobbies with those who were closest with him.
Frankie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and great friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation was held Nov. 17 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Nov. 18 at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church in Red Bank. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Frank’s memory to the Red Bank Rotary Foundation, P.O Box 8444, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Please visit Frank’s memorial website available at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
