Obituary: Robert E. Mazzetta, 77, of Madison

Obituary provided by the family.

Robert E. Mazzetta, also known to some as Bobby (on the golf course) and to others as Roberto
(while living in Italy and Panama), departed his physical body on 10/10/ 22 and has passed on
to join the afterlife that he deeply believed in.

Born on 8/10/45 and raised in Madison, CT by a close and loving family of Italian descent, he
had a strong affinity for his cultural heritage. He travelled to Italy many times and even lived for
a time in the Tuscan town of Lucca with his best friend, wife, and life’s companion Elizabeth
McCauley. They shared 21 blissful, adventure-filled years together, beginning with their
marriage in a 16 th century monastery in Amalfi, Italy. They travelled the world together,
maintaining two home bases, one in Madison, CT and one in the Republic of Panama.

Robert graduated from Daniel Hand High School in Madison (1963) and went on to get his BA
from Stonehill College. Music was always an integral part of his life and a joy to those who
heard him sing and play his guitar. While at Stonehill, he was recruited to go on the road with a
group of young musicians who backed up the likes of the Beach Boys, Judy Garland, and Johnny
Mathis.

Later Robert worked as a psychiatric social worker on Cape Cod. He loved the work he did
there, and his interest in other people was equaled only by his fascination with discovering the
world around him. For many years, Robert also owned and operated Clipper Management, an
employment agency in the Boston area.

Life was good to Robert, and he made the most of the time that he was given. He was liked by
all who met him and will be sorely missed by those who loved him. Robert leaves behind his
beloved daughter Alison Rimehaug (Stein) and their children, Madelen and Martin, the lights of
his life whom he and Elizabeth visited in Norway as often as possible. He also leaves behind his
beloved son Stephen Mazzetta (Monica) and their children Ashlyn, Natasha, Bella, and Bradley.
Along with them and his wife Elizabeth, Robert leaves behind his sister Judy Czak (Sarasota, FL),
his brother Eddie Mazzetta (Brevard, NC), and several dear nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his parents, Louise and Eddie Mazzetta, who were long-time residents of
Madison, CT.

A celebration of Robert’s life will take place on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 2 p.m., at First
Congregational Church in Madison, CT on the Village Green, Boston Post Road.