Obituary of Richard Mazzotta

AFFILIATIONS member of Following Masonic Bodies Scottish Rite, Valley of Providence Providence Chapter Royal Arch Chapter #1 Providence Council #1 St. John's Commandry #1 Knight's Temple Rhode Island Shriners Rhode Island Shriners Directors Staff Rhode Island Shriners Clown Unit Gaspee Order #99 Swords of Bunker Hill Tall Cedars of Lebanon Richard Mazzotta, 71, of Salinas, died at his home Friday, September 14, 2007. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 6, 1936. Richard lived in California for the past 10 years after he relocated from Providence, to marry Rose Anna. Richard was a very active member of the Masons and was presently serving as Secretary of Salinas Lodge #204, and serving on the Salinas Temple Board. Richard was also a member of his Mother Lodge, Adelphoi Lodge #33 in Rhode Island. He was 32nd Degree Mason, a Past Master and secretary. He was a Shriner Clown and spent a great deal of time visiting the Shriner Hospitals, bringing joy to the children there. He loved his days as "Ringo the Clown" and was very active in the clown unit. He was known for his sense of humor, great storytelling and his easy- going personality. He made friends every where he went and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege to know him. SURVIVORS wife: Rose Anna Mazzotta of the family home in Salinas. children: Susan St. George, Lisa Deamaral, John D'Auria grandchildren: Mark and Karen Roberts Brooke, Alison and Ryan Deamaral. greatgranddaughter: Molly Lynn Roberts brother Joseph Mazzotta mother Esther Mazzotta