SALVATOR ANTHONY MAZZOLA, SR.
“SAM”
Sam was born on July 16, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas and he passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital on July 20, 2006 in Beaumont,
Sam attended public school in Beaumont. While working at the Carnation Ice Cream Shop, he met Juanita Hebert of Hamshire, Texas. They were married on July 20, 1957. Shortly, thereafter, Sam trained, then worked for many years as a skilled lather building and refurbishing many of Beaumont’s churches and landmarks. He continued working until he was diagnosed with emphysema in 1996.
Sam was a faith filled man, who loved God and his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and reading. He was a devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and friends at family gatherings with children running about sharing their love and laughter.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Lydia Hinson Mazzola and Sam C. Mazzola. Sam is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Juanita Mazzola; his sons, Tony Mazzola and his wife, Pam of Hamshire, Johnny Mazzola and his wife, Kim of Winnie, and Ricky Mazzola and his wife, Linda of Crystal Beach; his daughters, Joni Ray and her husband, Carey of Fannett, Lori “Peanut” Blanda and her husband, Louis of Fannett; his grandchildren, Luke and Ryan Ray, Nicole Mazzola Alers and her husband, Rob, Anthony Mazzola, Tanner and Ross Mazzola, Sam, Jake and Emily Blanda, Nikki and Frankie Blitchington, Shane Anderson and Skylar Mazzola; and one great granddaughter, Amy Beth Mazzola. He is also survived by a sister, Patricia Davis and her husband, Doyle of San Antonio; his brothers, John Mazzola and his wife, Carol of Bevel Oaks, and Jim Mazzola and his wife Carol of Colorado Springs, Colorado as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, July 24, 2006 at St. Louis Catholic Church 125 W. Buccaneer Dr. in Winnie with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s in Winnie. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 23, 2006 with a 6:00 pm Christian Vigil and rosary at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the Hamshire EMS team, Dr. Andrew Aldridge of Beaumont, and the compassionate emergency room and ICU staff at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. In addition, special thanks go to all of the many thoughtful friends and relatives who have given their support and prayers during Sam’s illness. Your kindness will be forever remembered.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church, 125 W. Buccaneer Dr., Winnie, Texas 77665 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, 125-A W. Buccaneer Dr., Winnie, Texas 77665
