Sharon L. Mazza

NEPTUNE CITY - Sharon L. Mazza, 78, of Neptune City, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

She was an elementary teacher for the Ocean Township Board of Education for over 35 years before retiring. She graduated from Asbury Park High School in 1963 and from Monmouth College with a Masters in Reading. She was a true beach lover and she and Bruce traveled to Aruba over 20 times. Sharon was an excellent cook but also enjoyed going out to various restaurants. Among her hobbies were planting her flowerpots with bright flowers on her patio every summer. She was blessed with the brightest smile that would light up a room. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Born in south New Jersey, she spent most of her early years in Wanamassa, Ocean Township. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in West End, Long Branch.

She was predeceased by her son, Raymond Mazza, Jr.; parents, William and Elizabeth Myers; her former husband, Raymond Mazza and her brother, William Myers.

Surviving is her daughter-in-law, Rachael Mazza; granddaughter, Monica Mazza; grandson, Raymond Mazza; sister-in-law, Deanna Myers; nephew, William Myers; niece, Dawn Myers; 3 grandnieces, 1 great grandniece and longtime companion, Bruce Crowell.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 4-7 pm Wednesday at the Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 am Thursday at St. Michael’s Church, West End, Long Branch. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For condolences, please visit www. fiorefuneralhomes.com.