OBITUARY FOR VOLODYMYR VOVA VASILYEVICH MAZUR

Mr. Volodymyr "Vova" Vasilyevich Mazur, age 75, of Croton-on-Hudson, New York passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

He loved his family dearly, and we loved him back. He will be greatly missed by family and friends worldwide.

He leaves behind his wife Tatiana, daughter Ruslana, grandchildren Serghei and Matilda, sister Olga, and son-in-law James (Jamie) Piscitelli.

Vova was born on September 21, 1948 in Vyla, Vinnytsia, Ukraine.

His father, Vasilii Ivanovich, recognizing his lack of talent in music, wanted him to become a physical education teacher. Instead, Vova went to Odessa Polytechnic Institute to study the emerging field of "special materials and electronic equipment" and what is now commonly known as microprocessor technology. You know, the technology that would eventually allow you to read this where you are right now.

It was at university that he met fellow student Tatiana Fedorova. They eventually married, had a daughter, and spent the next 56 years raising a family together.

After graduating from university in 1971, he went to Kishinev, Moldova, where he joined the Mezon Factory. The factory produced microchips and semiconductors for the Soviet space program and various industries. His technical and organizational skills and knack for recognizing and nurturing human talent contributed to factory growth and brought him a lifetime of professional respect, admiration, and friendships.

Vova had principles. He was honest, kind, and always helping people, never asking for anything in return.

He became an American Citizen and was a long-suffering but dedicated New York Islanders fan.


The world is a bit of a darker place without his light. There will be many times in the future, when friends and family will undoubtedly pause and ask themselves, "What would Vova do?" Mr. Volodymyr "Vova" Vasilyevich Mazur Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY (dignitymemorial.com)