Charles “Charlie” F. Mazzola, 81, of Wethersfield, beloved husband for 46 years to Andrea (Bell) Mazzola, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Charlie was born in Willimantic on October 28, 1940. He earned his Bachelor's degree at Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master's degree from the University of Hartford. Charlie was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era.
Charlie began his career with the state as the lead teacher for the Connecticut Department of Corrections, where he helped to develop and implement one of the first full-time GED programs in the state. Charlie retired from the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services as the Director of Education and Training in the Hartford region.
Charlie will be forever missed by his devoted wife Andrea; his three children, Sharon Snow and husband Alex of Avon; David Mazzola and wife Sheri of Bristol, and Lauren Schlenker of Wethersfield and his two adored grandchildren, Sydney and Jack Snow.
Calling hours are Saturday, April 9, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Military honors will take place at the church at the conclusion of the Mass. Donations in Charlies memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To share a memory of Charlie with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
