John Joseph Marzuolo's Obituary
John Joseph Marzuolo, age 72, of Tavares Florida, formerly of Walpole Mass passed away February 9,
2023. He was a graduate of Walpole High School in 1968. John was the son of the late John Marzuolo,
his mother the late Dolly Purpura-Marzuolo and her husband Robert Purpura of Walpole. John was a
loving father to William Murray of Norwood and Jeremie Marzuolo and his wife Jessica of Taunton. He
was Papa John to his 7 grandchildren Eddie, Britney, Andrew, Brenden, Johnny, Linc and Aiyanna. Great
grandfather of Blake. Loving brother of Ronald Marzuolo and his wife Rogena of Iowa and Sherry A.
Lehner and her husband Michael of Montana. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in
death by his close cousin Dottie Marzuolo.
A lifelong motorcycle lover, especially Harley Davidson motorcycles, he was seen riding around Tavares
and frequently travelled to Daytona to ride with friends on his 2006 Harley Fat boy. John also was a
powerhouse on the drums. From playing on the Walpole commons in the 70’s to recently playing at
some of the local colleges. John was a resident of the Riverest Community for the last 20 years. He was a
jack of all trades and was always willing to lend a hand to any other residents. John touched many
people's lives making a lasting impression to so many with his eccentric personality that would always
keep you laughing and his memory will live on through the many endless stories from all the lives he
crossed.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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