Robert G. Rozzi, at 88

Robert G. Rozzi Sr. of Hull died December 4, 2023 at the age of 88.

Mr. Rozzi was born on June 2, 1935 in Harlem, N.Y., the second youngest of seven children to Theodore and Jeanne, immigrants from Italy and France. The family soon moved to Mt. Vernon, a suburb of New York City. He attended and graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, in the Class of 1953. He moved to Hull when he was 17, following his oldest brother, who was stationed here in the Coast Guard. He remained in Hull, where he soon met his wife. Mr. Rozzi was a devout family man and Catholic, and was very involved in St. Mary’s parish. He was a stalwart supporter of St. Ann’s Church, where he sang and played violin in the choir for more than 65 years. He was a man of many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, trapping, taxidermy, and gardening, all of which he often enjoyed with his brother-in-law and dear friend, the late Fred Frazier.

In his younger years, Mr. Rozzi was often found at the local roller rink performing in stunt shows on roller skates. Music was a constant in his life, having played the violin from the age of 12. He supported his family as an auto mechanic and eventually manager at Penske Corp., from which he retired, and was well respected for his knowledge and skills by all who knew and relied upon him. Ever a sports lover and die-hard fan of the New York Yankees, Giants, and Rangers, he almost never missed a game and exercised his own love of the sport by coaching Hull Little League for many years. His pride and joy were his extensive gardens, the fruits of which he was only too eager to share with any and all. Mr. Rozzi had a great sense of humor and was king of the one-liners, never at a loss to see the humor in any situation or offer a unique perspective. A calm, steady presence, he was a genuine, decent man who always wanted to help other people. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Joan (Mascioli) Rozzi of Hull; daughter Judy Robbins of Hull; son Robert G. Rozzi, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Hull; and daughter Peg Cavallo of Lakeville and her partner, Mike Pascarelli of Stoughton. He was the cherished brother of Theodore Rozzi and his late wife, Helen, of Brewster, N.Y.; Yvonne Calvert and her partner, Peter, of Greene, N.Y.; his late brothers Albert and his wife, Helen, of Nevada; James and Lavonne of Nevada; Michael and his wife, Madeleine, of Connecticut; and Anthony Rozzi and his wife, Grace, of New York. Beloved Papa of Stefani, Sandra, Robert III, Michaela, Alissa, Amanda, Marshall, and Theo, and Great-Papa of Josefene, Christopher, Henry, Kamdyn, and Kinsey. Loving uncle of Jean Vaughan and Joan Rozzi and her husband, Roger Jablonski, of Nevada, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Also survived by the St. Ann’s Church choir and all of his dear friends at the church and in the community.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 204 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

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