Carmine Joseph Mazzella

He was born in the Bronx, NY in 1948, to his beloved late mother, Maria Falconeri. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School, he attended Baruch College. During his college years, he met the love of his life, Karen, and they went on to marry and raise three sons together.

Through hard work and dedication, his career took him from being an accountant and comptroller in the Hunts Point Market to a successful entrepreneur with his wholesale produce company.

Beyond his family, Carmine had a deep love for history, travelling, fishing, sports, opera, and classic rock music. Alongside his three boys, he was able to witness the Rangers win the Cup at the Garden, the Yankees win multiple World Series at the old Stadium, and tell stories of that fateful 1969 Jets season.

Always the life of the party, he was known for his joyous spirit, big personality and even bigger heart. He was an empathetic person who saw the best in people and changed so many lives for the better with his advice and generosity.

Carmine was predeceased by his eldest son, Christopher Joseph Mazzella, his sister-in-law, Janice Rosini, and his brother, Angelo Mazzella. He is survived by his wife, Karen Mazzella (nee Rosini); his sons, Brian Mazzella and Matthew Mazzella; his daughters-in-law, Cristina Teques and Vanessa Mazzella (nee Cruz); his sister, Gina Rabess Mazzella; his cherished grandsons, Dimitry Cruz, Dylan Mazzella and Lucas Mazzella; and his nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

https://www.stjude.org/donate/

Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ, on October 14, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and again from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Augustine's Church, 118 S Main St, New City, NY, on October 15, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Committal will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY