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Robert Mazzaferro Obituary

Mazzaferro, Robert
ALBANY - Robert J. Mazzaferro, 79, of Albany, passed away on August 16, 2024.
He was born in Albany on November 13, 1944, a son of the late Thomas and Julia (Scocca) Mazzafero.
Bob was educated at Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in basketball and football.
Bob attended college, majoring in Economics. He earned a bachelor's degree and two master's Degrees from Russell Sage College, in Troy.
He was employed for many years as a Communications Associate with the State of New York Dept. of Higher Education in Albany until his retirement.
Bob had a passion for music. Aside from extensive record collection that would make any music enthusiast green with envy, he had extensively studied classical piano under the tutelage of concert pianist and revered teacher, Stanley Hummell.
He was a gifted but quiet person who enjoyed going to the gym daily. Bob was very religious and believed very deeply in his convictions. He regularly gave to charity and was devoted to the parishes he attended, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Mater Christi Parish.
Bob was a loving and devoted brother and uncle, and he will be missed by his family.
He is survived by his siblings, Richard, Sr., Mary Louise Cushman, Thomas (Sheila) Kenneth (Ellen) and Julie (Nina) Fedorow. He is also survived by several nephews and a niece; and several great-nephews and nieces.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. To share a memory of Bob or leave a special message for his family, visit NewComerAlbany.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 29, 2024.

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Mary H. Pietro Parsons

September 2, 2024

I have childhood memories of the Mazzaferro family when they lived on Elm Street in Albany. I lived on Myrtle Avenue next door to the Murphy family who were related to Mazzaferro's. I knew Mazzaferro's from Cathedral school and church. I moved from Albany back in the 80's; I now live in Virginia Beach, VA. My condolences to the family.

Neil Mitchell

August 31, 2024

Rest in peace my friend.....you helped countless people ... thank you Bob for your hope you brought the program...rest easy my friend God bless see you on the other side

Kathleen Myers

August 30, 2024

Bobby was such a great man, I have such fond memories of him. My condolences to family and friends.

David Brickman

August 29, 2024

To the family,
I am saddened to learn of Bob's death.
Over many years, we regularly chatted when crossing paths at the YMCA, first in Albany at the old Washington Avenue location and, more recently, in Bethlehem. He was a good guy and will be missed.
Sincere condolences.

George & Ginny Kapsaroff

August 29, 2024

Bobby & I bonded a friendship at the Albany YMCA many years ago. I saw him about a couple of months ago at the Bethlehem YMCA. He had his usual friendly smile and always asked about my family and health He always talked about the house that he wanted to buy...that got away. Bobby was well liked by everyone at the "Y". We will all miss him very much.
George & Ginny Kapsaroff

Natasha brown

August 29, 2024

Bobby will be missed I will miss his beautiful piano playing.

Kevin White

August 29, 2024

So sad about your brother' I knew him from all the poker games at your mother's house. He will be missed.

Kevin White

August 29, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

David Liebschutz

August 29, 2024

A lovely man who I met through the YMCA and chatted with often about sports or politics or just the world at large. May his memory be for a blessing.

Steve Jackson

August 29, 2024

Dick, Tom, my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother Bob. I hope you are comforted by your memories of him as you mourn his passing.

Susan Dollard Naughton

August 28, 2024

Mary Lou and Richard, how very sad to lose a younger brother. It sounds like he had a rich, full life amidst a big, loving family. Sue Dollard Naughton

Jim Furlong

August 27, 2024

R.I.P. Bob.
A sweet guy. He loved is easy listening instrumental pop music and light jazz. He would bring his cassette 'boom box' to the YMCA and play his music in the locker room...until some grump complained about it. We would talk about music and other subjects. I'm saddened at his death. Another sweet soul has left the planet.

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