Ralph J. Mazza

Ralph J. Mazza age 88 of Wayne passed away peacefully on July 5, 2019 in his home while receiving the loving care of his family.  Ralph was born and raised in Union City, NJ, lived in North Bergen for almost 20 years and moved to Bogota where he lived for 19 years before retiring to Tampa, Florida.  In 2008 he moved back to Wayne to be close to his children and their families.  

He was a superintendent for P. Germinario and Sons in Palisades Park, NJ for nearly 30 years.  Ralph served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the American Legion in Union City for over 40 years.  

Surviving are his two daughters, Susan Fusco of Wayne and Janet Newsome of Wall Township; his two sons, Steve Mazza of Wayne and Paul Mazza of Fairlawn; eight grandchildren, Erica Tavares, Jillian Soriano, Abbey Stolowsky, Joseph Fusco, Michael Fusco, Jake Mazza, Kyle Mazza and Maxx Mazza; five great grandchildren, Billy Tavares, Maddy Tavares, Jack Soriano, Tessa Soriano and Jaxon Fusco.  Ralph was pre-deceased by his wife Gladys in 2006 as well as his sisters Phyllis Orlando, Josephine Bruno, Geraldine Pullano and his brother Nicholas Mazza.