Gus J. Mazzola D.O., 92 of Loch Arbour, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 24 ^th .

Surviving is his beloved wife of 66 years, Jean A. Mazzola; three children and their spouses, Karen and Chuck Titus, Howell, Kim and Randy McAdam, Little Silver, and Michael Mazzola and Cindy Barone-Mazzola, D.O., Colts Neck; five grandchildren, Christopher, Adam, Robert and his wife Megan, Kelly, and Michael. Predeceased by his sisters, Rose Baratta, Constance Fabrizio, and Santa Maria Marabella.

Dr. Mazzola was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Overbrook High School and received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts from The University of Pennsylvania. He went on to study medicine at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery and pursued his residency at Grandview Hospital in Ophthalmology – Otorhinolaryngology in Dayton, Ohio. He was a dedicated doctor and served his community for over 40 years caring for his patients at his practice in Clifton, NJ.

Gus's greatest source of joy and pride was his family. He and his family shared countless Sunday dinners, enjoying Jean's pasta and meatballs, and watching football and the Yankees. He spent his time in the places he loved most, winters in Longboat Key, FL, and summers near the beach in NJ. His home in Loch Arbour played host to so many family memories and milestones – graduation parties, engagement parties, and weddings.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 28 ^th , at 10:30 am at St. Michael's RC Church, Long Branch. In lieu of customary remembrances, Dr. Mazzola's family requests with gratitude that contributions in his honor be made to www.go4thegoal.org .

To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence please visit Dr. Mazzola's page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com .