Julia M. (Anastasio) Mazzeo, 71, died Friday January 5, at the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Mazzeo. Born in Boston, she was educated in South Boston Schools. Mrs. Mazzeo was a resident of Avon for over 26 years. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at St. Joseph's Manor Nursing Home in Brockton for over 12 years retiring in 1996. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and baking.
She is survived by her children, Diane M. Alexander and her husband Ted of VT, Russell I. Herron and his wife Toni of Brockton, Julia M. Herron of Dorchester, Robert J. Herron and his wife Carrie of FL, Donna M. DiBari and her husband Michael of Avon and James M. Herron and his wife Judy of Dorchester. Mrs. Mazzeo was the sister of Anthony Anastasio of Holbrook, Ernest Anastasio of Hanover, Dorothy Flores of S. Boston and the late Phillip Anastasio. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral Prayers will be offered in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Tuesday Night, January 9 at 8 PM. Visiting Hours prior to service from 5-8 PM. Donations in Julia's name may be made to the American Lung Assoc., Spring St., Walpole, 02081. Burial will be private.