Obituary of Ralph F. Mazola

Ralph F. Mazola, 67, of Lynn, MA died peacefully early Saturday, February 8, 2020, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School in 1971. He was the son of the late Alfred and Beatrice (Angeles) Mazola Ralph was a foreman with the Osram Sylvania Company at the Salem, Danvers and Mexico plants for a total of 30 years. He later worked at Garelick Farms in Lynn prior to his retirement. Ralph’s great sense of humor, quick wit and pleasant manner made him a joy to be around. He loved playing and studying the game of golf, enjoyed playing cards, and often bowled with his brother and close friends. Ralph was an avid reader and follower of Boston sports teams, but his most precious time was spent with his grandson, Gavin James. Ralph is survived by his two daughters and their spouses, Katelyn and Andrew Savard and Molly and Eric Rodriguez, all of Peabody, his siblings and their spouses Alfred and Judy Mazola, Daniel and Terri Mazola, Diana Mazola, Tina and Randy Brown and Lucy Mazola, all of Lynn, Linda and Dennis Gaudet of Peabody and Annette Mazola and her companion John Callonas of Saugus, his cherished grandson, Gavin James Savard and many nieces and nephews. He was the loving companion of 23 years to Peggie Actis of Danvers and the former husband of Terry (Shaw) Mazola Annese. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur funeral home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. His Funeral Service will be held there on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Family Burial will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 ST. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in his memory. For guestbook and directions, visit www.ccbfuneral.com.