Nicholas J. Mazzei, 95, died on Friday, May 29, 2026.  Mr. Mazzei was born and lived his entire life in the family home built by his grandfather, Lorenzo Scucci, in 1920. He graduated from Lyndhurst High School in 1949, where he distinguished himself as an accomplished track and field athlete, earning numerous medals for his achievements.  After high school, Nicholas proudly served in the United States Army from 1950 - 1952 where he was stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo in California.  A few years after his honorable discharge, Nick enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford to continue his studies, earning his associate's degree in 1957.  He had a deep affection for the Jersey Shore and knew his way around each and every town. Nick was also a passionate car enthusiast, and his nieces and nephews would often eagerly request rides in his pristine cars over the years, a cherished tradition they fondly remember. He spent his life surrounded by a lifetime of close friends and family, whose presence remained a constant source of joy and connection throughout his years.  He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Nick was predeceased by his devoted parents, John and Mildred (née Scucci) Mazzei and by his dear sister, Isabelle Mazzei Romeo.  He is survived by his loving niece and nephew, Diane Hoskin and Ernest Romay and his wife, Jane, great nieces, Marissa Romay and Dr. Leah Romay and her husband, Dr. Andrey Doroshenko and their son, Grant, and by his brother-in-law, Ernest Romeo.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, NJ on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10 AM - 1 PM where a funeral service will begin at 1 PM.  Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.  You may express your condolences to Nick's family by using our tribute wall.