Major Robert R. "Bob" Mazzucco (Retired)

Major Robert R. "Bob" Mazzucco (Retired) obituary

Robert Mazzucco Obituary

Mazzucco (Retired)
Major Robert "Bob" R. Mazzucco (Retired)
Major Robert (Bob) R. Mazzucco (retired) of Galveston, Texas was interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors on November 21, 2017. He passed away November 29, 2016, with his wife at his bedside, of Parkinson's disease at the age of 86.
Bob spent many years in the Colorado Springs area after his retirement in 1968. He loved skiing and was a member of the Blazer Ski Club which visited slopes in Colorado and neighboring states. He also enjoyed golfing, hiking, bicycling, reading (especially history) and communicating with friends, family and his military contacts from 20 years of service.
Bob enlisted in the Marines after high school and was in the Korean War with the 2nd Marine Division. He was highly decorated including the Korean Service Medal (3stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Navy Unit Commendation. He was then recommended to Officer's Candidate School where he was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant.
After 9 years as a Marine, Bob changed services to the U. S. Army joining the Army Security Agency. He served with the 600th USASA Co. in Vicenza, Italy; then the U. S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (Saigon). His last duty station was with SHAPE Headquarters Brussels. Decorations during his last 11 years in the Army include the Army Commendation Medal w/oak left cluster and Vietnam Medal of Honor 1st Class.
Surviving Bob are his wife Edie, League City, Texas and his children: Michelle (Teresa) Mazzucco, Ashville, NC; Jan Mazzucco, Huntersville, NC; Bob Mazzucco, Charlotte, NC and Stephen and Mindy Mazzucco, Pendleton, IN. He is also survived by his stepchildren: Derek and Joanne Webster, Chino, CA and Tamara (Angie) Webster, San Diego, CA. Bob left behind 5 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren.
Those wishing to remember Bob are asked to support a veteran organization.
SEMPER FI

Published by The Gazette from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2018.
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Though our time in your life was short, we loved your company and your sparkling smile! Larry especially enjoyed having another military man around. I loved your dapper dress and the love in your eyes for your precious Edie. Rest in God's arms and know that you are not forgotten. We have Edie's six!

Larry & Theresa kRUSE

February 28, 2018

Bob was a Marine's Marine and he loved his Edie. We are so grateful for the times that we shared with him.
Dianne and Craig Mathaney

February 28, 2018

Bob, we didn't know you well, but what we did know we loved and would have enjoyed more good times with you. Thank you, Edie for introducing us, and Bob, thank you for your service!
We are thinking of you, Edie, and God bless you during this difficult time.
Love, Tanny and Joe

February 21, 2018

What a guy! We will never forget Bob; solid as the earth, soft as the rain; fierce as a warrior, gentle as a lamb. Love ran deep with Bob and we will never forget his devotion.
Much love from some very dear friends and comrade,
Mel & Linda Erman

February 5, 2018

Rest In Peace my dear cousin Bob you were a good man the last time I saw you was at cousin Riches 90 Birthday maybe you guys met up there to bad Edie didn't come with my condolences to Edie n all your children n grandkids also Edie's family love you Boopie

Elizabeth (Boopie) Gutarra

February 4, 2018

I miss you my love!

February 4, 2018

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