Funeral mass was celebrated July 30 at the Guardian Angel R.C. Church, Allendale, N.J., for Joseph Michael Mazzola, 53. He died July 26. Joe was born in Jersey City. He was raised in Hoboken and graduated from Hoboken High School in 1973. He later moved to North Bergen and has been a resident of Waldwick for the past six years. Joe was a beloved Yankee and Giants’ fan; he loved animals, and especially “Mopsy.” Joe loved to travel, Hawaii being one of his favorite destinations. Surviving are his mother, Maria Mazzola; his brother, Ralph Mazzola and Lucille Donatacci, of Cedar Grove and his sister, Susan and her husband, Anthony Baglino, of Allendale. Joe also leaves behind his nieces, Melissa, Stacy, Courtney, Brittney and Ashley. Joe was pre-deceased by his father, Cataldo Mazzola in 1991. Services arranged by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff, N.J.