Evelyn V. Mazzitelli, a cherished educator and beloved Staten Island native, passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 98. Known for her dedication to teaching and her significant impact on generations of students, Mazzitelli’s legacy will resonate in the community for years to come.
Born and raised on Scribner Avenue in New Brighton, Mazzitelli was the fourth daughter of Rose (formerly Caporale) and Anthony Fressola. She graduated from Curtis High School and later earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Hunter College. Her career spanned several decades and included teaching roles at P.S. 34 and P.S. 13. In 1984, she was honored as Teacher of the Year at P.S. 13, a recognition that marked her commitment to educational excellence.
In addition to her teaching duties, Mazzitelli also took on an administrative role at P.S. 13 until her retirement in 1986. Her influence extended beyond the classroom, as she dedicated herself to various community organizations following her retirement. These included the Women’s Auxiliary at St. Vincent’s Hospital, now known as the RUMC Auxiliary, and the Women’s Auxiliary of Historic Richmond Town.
Mazzitelli’s personal life was equally fulfilling. She married Louis Mazzitelli in 1952, with whom she had two daughters, Lois and Eva Lynn. They enjoyed 35 years of marriage until Louis’s passing in 1987. Mazzitelli was a passionate reader and had a deep love for theatre. She frequently attended performances at Wagner College, Broadway shows, and events at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse.
Surviving Mazzitelli are her brother Michael, her daughter Eva Lynn, son-in-law John Hayko, grandchildren Benjamin Louis and Emily Rose Forman, and great-grandson Henry Christopher. The family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to her healthcare team, including Dr. Jomarie Zeleznik and Safeharbor Healthcare Services, for their compassionate care.
Mazzitelli’s funeral service is scheduled for January 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Church, commencing at 10:30 a.m. Her committal service at Moravian Cemetery will follow at 11:45 a.m.
In remembrance of her life and contributions, Mazzitelli’s family invites those who knew her to celebrate her legacy as an educator, mother, and active community member.
