Silvio Mazzella, a lifelong resident of the Bronx, died on December 19, 2021. He was 76.
Mr. Mazzella was born on March 26, 1945 in the Bronx to the late Ignazio and Guiditta (Russo) Mazzella. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was very active in veterans’ affairs including being an organizer of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day ceremonies at Peace Plaza. He was a constant advocate for the Bronx and especially the Morris Park community- being a member of the Morris Park Community Association, past chairman of the Community Advisory Board at Jacobi Medical Center, advisory board member at Montefiore Medical Center, past treasurer of the 49th precinct police council, past treasurer of Community Board 11, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. For many years before his retirement he worked as a salesman for Unisource.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Yvonne (Cintron) Mazzella; his son, Silvio Mazzella II; his daughters, Yvette Solis and Yva Mazzella-Rodriguez; his grandchildren, Brianna, Emmanuel, Lucas, Yvonna, Yvette, Sofia, and Samantha; his brother, Anthony Mazzella; and his niece and nephew, Lisa and Anthony Mazzella.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 23 at 11am at St. Clare’s Church, 1918 Paulding Avenue, Bronx. Interment will be private.
Rest In Peace Uncle Silvio Love
Steven, Carlin & Matthew Amalfitano
Thank you Steve, Carlin and Matthew. I’m sorry they didn’t mention all the cousins that he is survived by. I know he loved Aunt Rita very much and cared strongly for all his nieces and nephews. Much happiness, health, and love for the new year.
Thank you everyone else for your kind words and prayers.
Yva Mazzella
Silvio was a true gentleman, a wonderful man and a pillar of our Community. He worked tirelessly on each of his endeavors and will be sorely missed. I am proud to say he was my friend.
Silvio, eventhough I only knew you a few years it was a honor and a great pleasure. You will be missed.
Go in peace.
May you rest in peace and may your family find peace and love in all the happy memories prayers fir all.
Silvio, a great man & hero to his community. A Marine, a gentleman, husband, father & grandfather. You will be truly missed. Please watch over us. Watch over Yvonne she will miss her life partner. Be Blessed by our Father.
My buddy Silvio will certainly be missed. His compassion and LOVE for God, his Family and his Community will forever be etched and embedded in our hearts and minds.
He was one of our original members in the Clergy Council 49th Pct and the greatest cheer leader, communicator and supporter of Jacobi Hospital’s “Stand Up to Violence”
My prayers and condolences go out to Mrs Mazzella and family.
Scripture teaches us “to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord”
R.I.P. Sir Silvio. (Gone but Never Forgotten)
Pastor Jay A Gooding Sr
President Clergy Council 49th Pct
Director of Community Outreach Jacobi S.U.V.
Although I did not know Mr. Mazzella personally he was a constant at the 530 evening mass at Saint Claire’s every Saturday! He would always graciously say hello. I offer my prayers and condolences to his family and may they always find peace in their memories! Sincerely Roseann DeLuccia
To my Brother Knight, Rest in Peace