Obituary of Michael Luke Mazzina

. . Born September 27, 1946 In Clewiston Florida to parents Guido and Gloria Mazzina, MICHAEL LUKE MAZZINA was a Life Long resident of Hendry County. Not long after his arrival his family welcomed his sister Quita Mazzina, who still survives him. As a child Mike was always active in sports. In High School he excelled as a student and shined as an Elite Athlete in several sports. After High school Mike attended the University Of Florida and Graduated top of his class with a B.S. in Marketing. Immediately after Collage he was drafted to the United States Army where he spent much of his Duty in Vietnam as 2nd LT. After surviving hell on earth he returned home to marry his soul mate, Terry Jean Moore and created their heaven on earth. In his late twenties Mike took a career at U.S.S.C where he was Director of Purchasing for more than thirty years. In 1981 after years of trying to have children, Mike and Terry welcomed there first child into the world, Laquita Michelle Mazzina. One year later they welcomed there son, Michael Luke Mazzina ll. Both children were deeply wanted and unconditionally loved. Mike spent his years as a father and husband fishing, hunting, camping, playing and teaching sports, and golfing. A mans man, best friend, provider, and supporter Mike was well known for his generosity in the community. Mike would give you the shirt off his back, the shoes off his feet, and the last Busch Light in his cooler and never expect anything in return. He stood up for what was right, stood behind those he loved, and wore a set of shoulders that could carry any load. Just when he thought his days of raising kids were through, along came his most prized possession, his Grandbaby Mia. Mia brought a brand new kind of smile to his face. A few years later Mia's little brother, Brayden was born and quickly followed by his cousin Michael Luke Mazzina lll, known as Lil Mikey and just recently, Grandbaby Aleigha. Mike has many people that call him father and he did just that for every single one of them. Last names didn't matter to him nor did first impressions, second chances were what he was know for giving and in some cases third, fourth, and fifth chances. The man never judged or convicted only loved and cared. He leaves behind a sense of responsibility and expectation in every single person who he cared for and loved to maintain, man up, get along, and most of all as he would always say, "Just Be Cool". He was more than a man, He was a hero and always will be a Hero. Mass of Christian Burial was held 3:30 p.m. , Friday, November 11, 2011, in Saint Margaret's Catholic Church where Father Dan Devore Presided, visitation was Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. in Akin-Davis Funeral Home. Burial with military honors were held in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston handled the arrangements.