MAZZA – Orlando J., Jr. "OJ"
Of Depew, NY April 3, 1958 - February
4, 2023. Beloved husband of Lynn
Mazza; loving stepfather of Christine
(Thomas) Stahlecker, Brian and Mark
Lagree, and Jared Wahl; son of the
late Orlando J., Sr. and the late Susan
(Mittiga) Mazza; brother of Joseph,
Theresa, Elizabeth and Vincent Mazza;
grandson of the late Joseph and
Elizabeth Mittiga, and Teresa Honey
Pacifico and Patrick Mazza. Family
will receive relatives and friends at
the Wendel & Loecher Inc. Funeral
Home 27 Aurora St. Lancaster, NY
Wednesday from 3-7pm. In Lieu of
flowers donation may be made to a
charity of choice. OJ, began as avid
football player and outdoorsmen at
the tender age of 5. Playing football in
the Tyro league in Niagara Falls, NY.
He also began a lifelong passion for
hunting and fishing with his father and
brothers. OJ briefly played for his father
at Trott Vocational High School before
going to Niagara Catholic High School
where he was selected to the first team
ALL-WNY High School football team.
He was also a starter in the Lyons
Club HS Football Classic. He attended
Northwood University, where he played
football for the Timberwolves. After
college he returned to WNY, following
in his father's foot steps and began
coaching football at LaSalle Senior
High School in Niagara Falls, NY and
a teacher and football coach Seneca
Vocational High School in Buffalo,
NY. OJ enjoyed hunting and fishing
throughout his life and was a NYS
Archery Safety Instructor. He enjoyed
a very special bond with his brother
Vince, they could be found hunting
and fishing on any given day. He also
enjoyed spirited discussions about the
Bills and football with his brother Joe.
He enjoyed spending time with his
second family at Nick's Sporting Goods,
Kenmore, NY. He will also be missed
by his cats and dog, Rondo. Share
condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com