Cecilia Sacco Mazzola

Born in Houston, Texas, Cecilia was the proud daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Sacco. She attended Incarnate Word Academy before earning her degree at the University of Houston. Her years of education helped shape the curiosity and lifelong love of learning that became such an important part of who she was. She carried that curiosity throughout her life, always eager to learn something new and to share what she discovered with others. That lifelong curiosity ultimately led to one of the greatest passions of her life – the study of American decorative arts and paintings.

Her journey began at the Harris County Heritage Society in Sam Houston Park. In 1977, she joined the Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle, further deepening her appreciation and knowledge of American art. In 1983, that passion led her to the Bayou Bend Docent Organization, where she became a touring docent at the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Over the years, she served in several roles within the organization, continually expanding her knowledge and generously sharing her love of American art and history with countless others.

Cecilia is survived by her beloved daughter Cecile Mazzola Deutschen, her husband Chris, and her adored granddaughter, Sophia. The family extends its deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to Maxine Delce, whose extraordinary kindness, love, and unwavering devotion has enriched their lives for five decades. Her faithful care of Cecilia, Cecile, and Sophia is a gift beyond measure, and she is a cherished and irreplaceable part of the family.

A memorial service is to be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 7th of November, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent grand foyer.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests, with gratitude, that contributions be made in Cecilia’s memory to Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, Post Office Box 6826, Houston, Texas 77265 (please send to the attention of Heather Howard and indicate in the memo “Acquisition IMO Cecilia Mazzola”).

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