Salvatore Mazzara

Albany-Salvatore Mazzara, 91, died Thursday evening, February 23, 2012. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Francesca Reina Mazzara. Salvatore was a Siena College graduate, and attended Albany Law School. He found his career niche as a Training Instructor for NYS Department of Mental Hygiene for almost 37 years, earning Employee of the Year. He was a WW II Coast Guard veteran, and a past Commander of American Legion Post 1493. Sal loved to be involved with volunteer programs. He assisted with the Boy Scouts, PTA and Red Cross emergency efforts. He organized the annual Memorial Day Parade in Voorheesville, ran for the School Board and was given an AARP award for tax preparation and for serving the senior community well into his eighty’s. He also was a longtime active member of St. Matthew’s Church. Salvatore loved to spend time with his family, traveling, playing Horseshoes, poker, reading, and playing the piano. He also enjoyed boating and camping in the Adirondacks. He and his beloved wife, Ann, loved to dance and were known as the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers on the dance floor. He stayed active his whole life and graced everyone with his most wonderful sense of humor. All who knew and loved him will miss his laughter and joy of life. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ann Mazzara; beloved father of Barbara (Ron) Rodrigo, Robert Joseph Mazzara, Patricia (Ernest) Storm, Linda Longo, and Donna (Ed) Pezzi; brother of Millie Pirone and the late Joseph Mazzara, Josephine Roller and Angelina Naples; five grandchildren, six precious great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive him. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Saturday, February 25, 2012, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY. Those wishing to remember Salvatore in a special way may send a contribution to Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service, Inc, 21 Voorheesville Ave.Voorheesville, NY 12186 To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Salvatore Mazzara

May 2, 1920 - February 23, 2012