James J. Mazzeo
October 26, 1948 ~ July 11, 2018
James J. Mazzeo, age 69, of Madison, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on July 11, 2018, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid. He was born on October 26, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Angeline Gloria (Brake) and Albert Richard Mazzeo. Jim married Becky Miller on May 19, 1973 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Jim was a graduate of Brush High School, attended Kent State University, and was a member of the Army National Guard. He retired in 2010 from Mentor High School as a Tech Prep Teacher in Automotive Service Technology. Recently, Jim was employed at Walker Printing in Mentor as Head of Maintenance. He attended church at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison. Spending time with family and friends was important to him, especially at the family cottage in Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio. Above all, he had a true passion for helping others and was known as the guy to call if you had a problem, whether fixing cars or diagnosing whatever else may need repair. Often giving specific instructions over the phone, he might jokingly end the conversation with just get rid of it.
Jim is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Mazzeo; children, Kristin (Keith) Barron, Peter and Gary; grandson, Giovanni Barron; brothers, Albert (Katy) Mazzeo; Gary (Leslie Sobey) Mazzeo and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2018 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3050 McMackin Rd., Madison, Ohio. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44110.
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May God grant his soul eternal peace and happiness. He was the father of wonderful children who were students of mine.
Her left lasting impressions on every student he taught. I am grateful to have known him. My condolences to you all.
I am sorry for your loss. James is a testament to the strength and wisdom he was raised on, forging his way in the world and obviously making a difference in the countless lives of who were fortunate enough to cross his path.
Rest in peace my friend ..a good man!!
Sending love and prayers for all of you. When we think of Jimmy, we remember his easy smile and sparkling eyes. He was always cheerful, ready to lend a helping hand, smiling and cracking jokes! God bless you all! Remember the good times, the times you spent together, and shower Gio with stories of his grandpa so he’ll know and love him as much as you do
I picked up my car from the Giles Brothers last week. They came through Jim's program in the1980's. They relayed their concern about Jim, told me how they worked on Jim's cars when he couldn't. It struck me Jim's legacy is his students. I will presume they are all as upright and hardworking as the Giles Brothers. My sympathies to his loved ones. Jim will be remembered.
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I had vocational ed classes with him at KSU . Kristen was a classmate of my Julie’s. My Chuck died of cancer one year ago and I know how hard it is watching the love of your life suffer. I wrote a card to you but do not know your PO box number or how to find it. My phone number is in the book if I can help you in any way. May God Bless Your family at this difficult time.