Ferdinando “Freddy” Mazzeo, 77 of Mountainside, New Jersey died peacefully in his home on February 27, 2023.
Born in Spilinga, Italy on August 10, 1945. At the age of 14 he traveled to Milan to become a mason’s apprentice where he laid the foundation for his lifelong trade as a mason and a builder. He married the love of his life, Antonia, before moving to Newark in 1966. He spent the rest of his life building people’s dream homes but most importantly his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Francesco and Rosa Mazzeo, and his brother, Pasquale.
He is survived by his wife, Antonia; seven siblings; children: Frank and Hope Mazzeo of Kenilworth, Rosemarie and Jack Sardina of Watchung, and Thomas and GinaMarie Mazzeo of Wall Township; and his grandchildren: Tommy, Gabriella, Anthony, Jack, Nicholas, Thomas, Siena, and Rocco.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation by texting PFFTribute1258 to 71777 or visiting the link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/PFFTribute/FerdinandoMazzeo
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204. Funeral service is on Friday, March 3, at 10:30a.m. at Saint Theresa’s Church in Kenilworth, NJ. Flowers can be ordered through donatoflowers.com or by calling 908-245-1330.