MAZZA, Joseph A.


The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona July 9, 2004 Joseph A. Mazza, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2004. Joe was born January 14, 1917 in St. Louis. He was a veteran of World War II and worked as a tailor, which explains why he was always so well dressed. Joe and his late wife, Marge, were active in community theatre, particularly in song and dance programs. Joe is best remembered for his imitation of Jimmy Durante that he performed at the Sundome. Joe is survived by his younger sister, Josephine ADAMS and his nephew, Clyde SCHELLENGER, by his older brothers Phillip and Sam CARUANA, and by his five children, Joseph CARUANA Jr., Mark Anthony CARUANA, Theresa CARUANA, Caroline CARUANA and Mark Stephens CARUANA. Private services were held June 18th in Peoria, AZ.