Mrs. Freida J. (Cabouch) Mazza

UTICA – Mrs. Freida J. (Cabouch) Mazza, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Utica on May 13, 1932, Freida was the daughter of the late Fred R. and Victoria (Bury) Cabouch. She was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School/Class of 1950. She then went on to receive her Registered Nurse license from Crouse-Irving Hospital in 1953. A gifted student, she graduated not only summa cum laude, but also as valedictorian of her class. Later, she proceeded to earn her bachelor’s degree from SUNY IT. On September 18, 1954, she joined in matrimony with her high school sweetheart, Raymond K. Mazza. The two were truly happily married and built their relationship on mutual trust. They valued each other and the family they built together above all things. Times spent dancing with her husband were some of Freida’s fondest memories. The couple shared over 61 years of love and companionship prior to Raymond’s passing on March 12, 2016. Freida served as a Registered Nurse at the Memorial Hospital on Genesee St. and also worked at Bendix Corporation for a time. After taking a break to prioritize raising and nurturing her children, she returned to work at St. Luke’s Hospital. She then went on to the Masonic Care Community of NY, where she was employed as the Resident Care Director of Assisted Living. Later, she would join the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) Unit at the Oneida County Department of Social Services, from which she retired. Some of her most cherished memories were made at family functions. She relished engaging with her friends and their children. She especially delighted in all the children getting to know each other and forming their own friendships. Freida was a member of the Sans Son Sud Sorority, the Knights of St. John Commandery #385 Ladies Auxiliary, the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, the Crouse Alumni Society, and the Saucy Red-Hot Mamas, which is a chapter of the Red Hat Society for women who enjoy socializing at restaurants and community events. Freida particularly loved holidays and having her family gathered around the table. She was a communicant of St. Anthony & St. Anges Church. Freida is survived by her children and their spouses, Cheryl M. and Kenneth “Ken” Payne, Karen M. Mazza and her husband Kenneth “Ken” Toback, Andrea Mazza, and Raymond K. Mazza, Jr.; grandchildren, Lauren and Steven Kilmartin, Russell Suppa; James Toback and his wife Jennifer Yudkevich, Melissa Toback; John Hall, Noah Thompson; Victoria Helmer, and Brynlee Helmer; and great-granddaughter, Wynn Kilmartin. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sister-in-law, Teresa Cabouch; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and her special friend, Addie Foresti. She was predeceased by her sister, Lucille Groben; brother, John Cabouch; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Mary R. (Graziano) Mazza. The Mazza family wishes to extend their gratitude to Betsy and Delilah of the Masonic Care Community of NY for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Mohawk Valley Nurses Honor Guard will perform their ritualist service at the conclusion of visitation. In lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions in Freida’s honor may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children online at www.lovetotherescue.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Freida’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life, which will commence on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave. Interment will take place in Holy Trinity Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Freida J. (Cabouch) Mazza

May 13, 1932 - February 12, 2025