Obituary of Bruce R. Mazzarella

Bruce R. Mazzarella, 58 of Westcott Rd. Danielson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 2, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Bruce was born June 1, 1956, in Putnam, son of the late Henry and Alma (Bourque) Mazzarella. He married Gracia (Orinoco) Mazzarella on October 30, 2004, in Killingly. Bruce was devoted to his family and friends. He built a tree house, a water slide, a potato gun and a zip line, he enjoyed hosting cookouts, and loved riding his snowmobile and Harley. Bruce worked with The Providence and Worcester Railroad and Reali Plumbing & Heating. He co-owned Northeast Technical Service with Michael Racicot. His last employment was as a plumber with MCR Refrigeration. He was a past member of the Elks #1706 in Danielson. He leaves his wife Gracia Mazzarella, two daughters: Lacey Ann Mazzarella of Danielson; Tiffany Marie Mazzarella of Eastford, brother Dennis and wife Karen M. Mazzarella, grandson Nicandro Anthony Mazzarella, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral will be 9:30 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2015, from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Share a memory with his family at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com