Frederick J Marazita Sr.

August 13, 1920 - October 23, 2017

Frederick J. Marazita, Sr. 97, of North Tonawanda, Monday (October 23, 2017) at home with his wife by his side under the care of Niagara Hospice. Frederick was born in North Tonawanda, on August 13, 1920 to Frank and Maggie (Perry) Marazita. Frederick was a airplane repairman for U.S. Army/Air-force, serving from 1942-1945, former member of Stephen Sikora Post #1322, member of American Legion Post 1451, Past President in 1960's of the Steel Workers union from Buffalo Steel, retired from General Motors, Power Train Plant as a repairman, in his spare time he enjoyed hunting fishing, and bowling. Frederick was predeceased by his wife Emily (Kraus) Marazita who died in 1991. Frederick is survived by his wife of 22 years Jean (Tylus) Marazita, father of Peggy Wilson (Mary Ann Waliszewski), Eve Burgett, Frederick (Jenni) Marazita, Jr., Lynn Pfeifer, and Holly (Joseph) Drdul, Jr., step father of Lawrence (Bridget), and the late Barbette Mnich, brother of the late Agatha and Michael Marazita, grandfather of 18, great grandfather of 43, great great grandfather of 4, step grandfather of 4 and step great great grandfather of 4, also surviving are nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Dr. North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Friday at 10AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.