Anthony R. Mazza, 70, of Largo Florida, formerly of Magnolia NJ passed away on November 22, 2008. 

Anthony was born a twin son in Atlantic City NJ to parents Joseph and Maria originally from Calabria, Italy.  Raised in Hammonton NJ, Anthony and his brothers and sisters learned the value of hard work by assisting their parents on the family farm. 

Anthony joined the Air Force in 1956.  He was stationed in Japan and the Philippines and in the states of California and Texas.  While serving, he was a Radar Repairman Second Class. He received an honorable discharge in 1960 and remained as an inactive reservist until 1962. 

Anthony married Carol (Levengood) in August of 1961.  They had a son Anthony in March of 1963 and daughter Michelle in June of 1966.  Anthony was a Carpenter and Cabinet Maker by trade and was well known for his attention to detail and fine finish work.  He played the accordion in the Berlin String Band for a few years and was an avid bowler and sports fan.  He often bowled on leagues and was presented with numerous trophies over the years.  He moved to Florida in 1998 and enjoyed his early ‘retirement’ years in the sunshine state.  He was very much looking forward to celebrating his 50^th wedding anniversary. 

Anthony fought a very long and courageous battle with cancer of over 30 years and touched everyone who knew him with his will to survive.  Always the optimist, he never complained of his illness, even when he knew his health would fail him.

Anthony is survived by his wife Carol, Son Anthony, Daughter Michelle, Sisters Josephine and Angelina, Brother Santo (Nancy), Sister in Law Shirley, and many loving friends, cousins, nieces and nephews, and his beloved stray tabby cat named Skooch.