Barbara L. (Feasel) Mazza died peacefully July 13 after 88 years of life lived around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Leonardo. Born Sept. 29, 1930, she grew up in North Philadelphia and shared a happy childhood with her parents, John and Louise. Barbara remembered fondly their weekly trips to the movies and times spent with her cousins, who were more like sisters.
Barbara was introduced to her husband, Thomas S. Mazza, by his sister Birdie, and they were married in 1954. They began their married years in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, where they welcomed three sons, Charles, Thomas J., and Michael. The family moved to Leonardo in 1973 to a home where they would create many memories over the next 33 years, hosting countless Christmases, pool parties, family dinners and breakfasts. In her later years, Barbara moved to Hazlet to live with her son Michael and daughter-in-law Christina.
All who knew her remember her affectionately, often commenting on her peaceful and loving nature. Barbara was kind toward all she met and promptly delivered a thoughtful card for every birthday, anniversary and special occasion. She cherished Monday mornings spent crocheting with her Knit Wits group and was quick to catch up on the latest Danielle Steel novel. She often reminisced of her time spent working at the Lit Brothers department store on 8th and Market in Philadelphia and Bayshore Pharmacy in Leonardo. She was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Agnes Church for many years.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband Thomas S.; son Thomas. J.; daughter-in-law Christina; and, as the last of her generation, many friends and family.
Her memory will live on through her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles, Michael, Debbie and Donna. Mom-Mom will also be missed by her grandchildren, Eric, Brianne, Nicholas, Jennifer, Rachel and TJ, as well as three great-grandchildren, Damien, Michael and Jaxon.
Visitation was July 17 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral Liturgy was offered July 18 at St. Anges Church, Atlantic Highlands. Interment followed at Bay View Cemetery in Leonardo.
