Alfred John Mozzone

October 18, 1932 - January 20, 2021

Alfred John Mozzone, 88, died peacefully at home on January 20, 2021. John built a lifelong career in the photographic industry. His initiation into the industry included developing film and repairing cameras. By means of his business acumen, knowledge of the field, and ability to cultivate relationships, John established his own business in 1977, which he successfully grew and sustained until his retirement in 2013. John traveled extensively and made many friends during his years in business. John was born was born to Alfred and Louise Thomas Mozzone, on October 18, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He met his future wife, beautiful Peggy Cruse, when they were high school students. After their marriage in 1953, they lived in Washington D.C., where John earned a degree in business from George Washington University. The couple had four children. They settled in Atlanta in 1965, eventually moving to Lilburn, Georgia and becoming active parishioners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in 1976. John and Peggy’s 59-year marriage ended with Peggy’s death in 2012. A man of faith, John was abundantly generous to his church, family, friends, and charities. He loved animals, including his cat Tommy and his grand-dog Naomi, both of whom loved him in return. John was preceded in death by his wife; son, Thomas Stephen Mozzone; parents; sister, Mary Ann Mozzone Robertson; and stepfather, Shebel Mickwee. He is survived by children, John Michael (Pamela) of Atlanta, Gregory (Nancy) of Statham, and Kathleen Mozzone Westbrook (Paul) of Loganville; grandchildren, Katherine Mozzone, Nicholas Mozzone, Jonathan Shaw, Stephanie Mazzone, Jessica Mozzone Swan (Brian), Eric Mozzone (Hannah), Ryan Mozzone (Michelle), and Sean Alvarez; great-grandchildren, Nora, Cora, and Charlee; siblings, Ron Mickwee (Ann), Larry Mickwee (Nita), and Patty Mickwee VanLandingham; cousins, Louis Carusillo, Sr., Sr. Joan Carusillo, and Frances Carusillo Haley; and nieces and nephews. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be live streamed, beginning at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 27, and may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5eSdhWewYg&feature=youtu.be. Entombment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in John’s name, to Snellville Animal Hospital, 2387 Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078, to benefit animals whose parents cannot afford medical services for them. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.