Salvatore Mazzocchi Jr.

Salvatore “Sal” Mazzocchi, Jr., 69, of Shippenville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born on January 30, 1955 in Brookville; son of the late Salvatore Mazzocchi, Sr. and Angeline Polite Mazzocchi, who survives and resides in Shippenville. Sal graduated from East Forest High School in 1972 and then enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving from 1973 to 1976. Sal was stationed in Hampton, VA where he continued to reside until 1979 when he decided to move home. Sal went on and obtained his Real Estate License from Clarion University and worked for Gates & Burns Realty and Smathers Real Estate before opening his own business. Sal was a Broker-Owner of Mazzocchi Realty in Clarion, retiring in December of 2023 after 31 years. He married the love of his life, Karen Wolbert, on December 29, 1984, who survives. They would have celebrated their 40th Anniversary this year. Sal was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion where he was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Sal was also a member of the American Legion Post #066 of Clarion and the PA Board of Realtors, where he was 2-term District 9 Vice President and a part of numerous other positions. In his earlier years, Sal was very active with the Clarion Fire & Hose Company No. 1 for over 20 years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed golfing, deer hunting, and listening to music, especially Blues. He also loved and adored his grandchildren. In addition to his mother and wife, Sal is survived by his son, Vincent Mazzocchi of Shippenville; his daughter, Gina Mazzocchi and her soulmate, Curtis Girt; a granddaughter, Stella Girt; and a step-grandson, Hayes Girt all of Limestone. He is also survived by his siblings, Tony Mazzocchi and his wife, Brenda, of Shippenville, Armand Mazzocchi and his wife, Carol, of Brockway, Rose Mazzocchi of Warren, Ray Mazzocchi and his wife, Lisa, of State College, and Victor Mazzocchi and his wife, Terri, of Erie and a special uncle, Tony Polite of Canton, OH; along with numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Sal was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Grace Wolbert and a brother-in-law, Ron Wolbert. Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #066 at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Monty Sayers presiding. Interment will take place at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Sal’s honor to the Pregnancy Solutions and Services, 140 Greenville Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Salvatore Mazzocchi Jr.

January 30, 1955 - September 17, 2024