Sarah Bergman, Tucson, AZ Martha Gladden, Fort Worth, TX William Drabkin, Corvallis, OR Tanya Eagle, Houston, TX Stephen Esmond, Los Angeles, CA Melanie Swiderek, Londonderry, NH Karla Garcia, Lagos De Moreno, AK Madelyn Swed, Santa Barbara, CA Andrea Chisari, Titusville, FL John Lango, New York, NY Laura Lester, Burns, TN Joselynn Burton, Santa Cruz, CA Cheryl Wolfgram, Mchenry, IL Lynn C. I urge you to take this critically important step in restoring scientific integrity at the Department of Interior by rescinding both of Bush's illegal regulations reducing protections to polar bears. The Endangered Species Act has a proven track record of success at reducing all threats to species, and it makes absolutely no sense, scientifically or legally, to exempt greenhouse gas emissions - the number-one threat to the polar bear - from this successful system. I request that you revoke these regulations immediately, within the 60-day window provided by Congress for their removal. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.Dear Secretary Salazar: I strongly oppose the Bush administration's illegal and illogical regulations under Section 4(d) and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, which reduce protections to polar bears and create an exemption for greenhouse gas emissions. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery and calling hours will be Wednesday, Mafrom 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Francis of Assisi Church, 105 Main Street, Athol. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011, from Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main Street, Athol followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. He had several trophies for his accomplishments as a candlepin bowler and for his prowess at playing Eight-Ball. John had a soft spot for anyone who was down on their luck and was quick to float a loan with extremely liberal terms. In his younger days in the summer you could hear the polka music blaring up and down Swanzey Street as he worked in the garden.
John loved to dance as long as it was a polka. They both so enjoyed having their whole family around them. Holidays and family events were always a big deal with "Grampa" and his beloved wife, Frances at their home. His garden was always a prolific producer, and he would share his bounty with everyone in the neighborhood. He would gather all the neighbors’ leaves in the fall for mulch and in the spring a load of horse manure to the chagrin of the neighbors. John was an accomplished gardener and often had the first red tomato in the neighborhood. He rebuilt his home on Swanzey Street, one room at a time with his own hands. He was a perfectionist in his craft and a 32nd of an inch was meaningful. He was an accomplished carpenter and enjoyed many hours in his workshop building furniture and repairing the broken chairs, tables and other furniture that neighbors and friends would bring to him.
He was a proud member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and was awarded "Elk of the Year". On his return, he spent a short time assembling automobile seats until he finally found his calling as a cabinet maker at Heywood Wakefield Furniture in Gardner where he spent most of his working career. Weeks later he left to serve his country during World War II in England and France where he was stationed for 3 years as a Surgeon Tech. He married Frances (Pralinsky) Mazaika in 1943. He often spoke of the hundreds of newspapers he delivered for the Gardner news as a youngster. John graduated from Gardner High School in 1936. He leaves behind his daughter, Jean Laakso and husband Daniel Laakso (who passed away January 4, 2011) of Athol, son, Paul Mazaika and his wife, Jeanine, of Manchester, NH four grandchildren Scott Laakso, Gary Laakso, Erica Mazaika and Ken Mazaika, and two great-grandchildren, Colin and Cali Laakso.
John was born in Gardner, February 21, 1918, son of the late John Mazaika and Mary (Slegris) Mazaika. Athol - John Mazaika, 93, passed away in his sleep on Monday, February 28th at the Providence Cliff Senior Residence in Athol.
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