Thomas Michael Mazzeo's Obituary
Thomas Michael Mazzeo, 80, a resident of Florida since 2000, formerly of Pittsfield, MA passed away suddenly on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born March 15, 1941 in Pittsfield, MA to the late Patsey and Sadie Mazzeo.
He was raised in Pittsfield, and attended local schools. He was a 1958 Graduate of Pittsfield High School. After high school, Tom served in the United States Coast Guard. He later worked for AC Vernier Construction as a carpenter, before starting his own business, T.M. Mazzeo Custom Kitchens. After retirement Tom fulfilled a lifelong dream of his, to fly helicopters. He obtained his commercial helicopter license and provided private helicopter tours. Tom was a competitive water skier in his earlier years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed singing Karaoke, listing to oldies on his jukebox, was a devoted fitness enthusiast, still enjoying daily workouts, and was the proud owner of a classic Corvette.
Tom was predeceased by his brothers, William Mazzeo, and Patrick Mazzeo.
Tom is survived by his companion of many years, Sandy Bellay of Estero, FL; four loving children, Richard Mazzeo (Michelle), Anthony Mazzeo (Melissa), Terri Trybus (Tim) and Thomas Mazzeo, Jr., (Margo); four brothers, Ronald Mazzeo (Mary), James Mazzeo (Pat), John Mazzeo (Mary) and Richard Mazzeo all of Berkshire County; 13 adored grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Julianna, Ricky, Jr., Erica, Anthony, Nicholas, TJ, Tori (Collin), Mary, Michele, Maggie and Nicole; and his former wife and longtime friend, Patricia Mazzeo; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Services will be held locally at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts, or the Veterans Association, in loving memory of Thomas Michael Mazzeo.
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