07/11/2024
Some of you might have noticed that I’ve been MIA for a while. I’m sorry for my silence. Life really, truly, got in the way this time and stopped me fully, crushing me, in my tracks…
My heart was shattered on July 4 at precisely 8:33pm as the fireworks went off- with the passing of my husband, my most best friend, and the absolute love of my life for over 44 years.
Bud died quiety after a brief but devastating illness completely surrounding by his family and little grandchildren. We are grateful to have been there to soothe and help him as he left this earthbound world into the loving arms of those who came to gather him up.
I am numb.
Buddy was my knight in shimmering armor, the most kind, fun, and loving man. The most selfless of anyone I ever knew who practiced small acts of kindness daily to anyone he met. He wasn’t perfect, but he was truly a good, and gentle man. He was the love of my life, clearly and without hesitation, as I was to him.
He was, simply, the embodiment of love.
He was a family man. The best Father and beloved Poppy -he was the modern day pied piper to little children having never lost his childlike sense of wonder and fun. He is reknown for his imagination and storytelling. He mesmerized the children with his inventive and constant storytelling that included turtle heads and bunny eggs and sky hooks and kanipplinpins. He was so funny, they were always drawn to him, like moths to the flame.
He worked hard for his living but never let it come before all of us. He took pride in his work and his sports teams. He was a devoted Phillies and Eagles fan-even when they “were bums.”
He made me feel beautiful and cherished even on my roughest bedhead days. I was smart to have said yes!! to him, and all our crazy life adventures together. We married young, he was 23 and I was 21.
They said we were too young. Turns out, I got my end years with him up front and so, have no regrets. We created three beautiful children together -the absolute best part of our life- and managed a get most of the necessity’s of life, plus a little more. We were dedicated and inventive. We worked well as a team.
I don’t know how to carry on without him annoying me with the way he loudly chewed hard pretzels, or teased me with his fish lipped “C’mere A-give me a kiss!” or how he incorrectly folded the bathroom towels. But I know with the love and the help of friends and family-I will find my way.
It is, after all -just until we meet again. ❤️❤️❤️🥲
Thank you -to everyone- for your support and prayers. It has made all the difference.
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