Robert Andrew Mazurek Sr.

Robert Andrew Mazurek Sr., 87, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at MidState Medical Center, Meriden. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Joan Ricci Mazurek. Robert was a New Haven firefighter and the former co-owner and operator of the Firehouse Restaurant for many years. Father of Robert Mazurek Jr. and Drew Mazurek.

Retired Firefighter Robert A. Mazurek Sr. started his thirty-four year career on September 13, 1964 assigned to Engine Company #8 at the newly build station on Whitney Avenue. On January 8, 1965, he was transferred to Engine Company #3 at Park & Elm Street, the busiest fire response company during that era. On July 4, 1970 when the 42 hour work week was implemented he was transferred to Engine Company #11 in the Hill. In 1975 he moved on to the Fountain Street Station in Westville where he rode with Engine Company #15 and Hook & Ladder #5 until 1993 when he was transferred to Engine Company #16 in Morris Cove. He was part of five Unit Citations during his career and also received a Medal of Merit for actions involving unusual personal risk. He retired on June 17, 1998 with an unblemished record. Bob was a dedicated member of New Haven Firefighter’s Local 825 and took part in many department activities. May he rest in peace.

The visiting hours will be Monday, May 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Tuesday, May 2nd at 12 noon to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.