Haverhill: Alfred C. Marzioli, Jr., passed away Saturday, May 17 ^, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, leaving his wife, Mary Rose (Dirago)  Marzioli, of almost sixty-eight years.

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts to the late Alfred Marzioli (Italy) and the late Lily Camarato Marzioli (Haverhill), Alfred "Al" Marzioli, was a loving, supportive, and dedicated family man, as well as a devoted member of Saint John the Baptist Church in the Riverside section of Haverhill.

He enjoyed playing and watching sports, traveling across the country on the "open road," and acting in local community theaters, all the while taking an active role in the lives and interests of his immediate and extended family members.

He attended Bartlett School and Haverhill Trade School, where he majored in electrical. Having also gained skills in welding, he is responsible for the axe in the statue of Hannah Dustin's hand in GAR Park, Haverhill.

Alfred met Mary Rose as teenagers, when the cars they were in collided accidentally at an intersection in downtown Haverhill. They dated before he left for the military where he spent two years at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego County California. Because of his good looks and charm, he was awarded the position of tour guide for the base. He once escorted Marilyn Monroe throughout the camp, and he never let anyone forget that .

Back in Haverhill, Al pursued Mary Rose Dirago, having stayed in touch with her during his time in the marines. They were married in August of 1952. Together they had six daughters.

While growing his family, Al began his career at The Western Electric Company. He worked his way through college, taking night classes, and studying long hours at his desk after supper. He graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering in 1971, the same year his oldest daughter, Beverly, graduated Haverhill High School.

Al loved humor, claiming to his children that he was born at age nine to avoid being associated with a photograph of himself as an infant in a white baptismal dress.

Al's love of sports included baseball (Red Sox), archery, bowling, and tennis. He played on many teams and leagues over the years. In the early 70's, Al began to run, wearing an old beat up pair of yard shoes. Because it was not yet the trend to run for good health, his daughters would often field questions as to why their father was running down Groveland Street last night. He joined Groveland's Cedardale Health & Tennis Club where he spent many wonderful days and evenings with his family enjoying the pools, courts, picnic grounds, and other amenities.

Al and Mary Rose are the model for great friendships. Whether it was hosting Bridge Tournaments in their home, participating in Round Robin tennis matches at Cedardale, or traveling to various camping rallies, there was always the permeating essence that life was meant for having fun, staying fit, and that family adventures were essential. He retired early, giving him decades to pursue his interests, friendships, family time, and hobbies.

Al never admitted that he was in Glee Club in high school, but around about retirement age, he began to try out and accept roles in local community theaters. He played in numerous shows, both musicals and plays.  Some of his most notable roles were "Max" in The Sound of Music , "Mr. Applegate" in Damn Yankees (Borderline Players), as well as "The Rabbi" in Fiddler in the Roof (Giordano's Dinner Theater).  He played the Rabbi in three different productions and could often be heard singing his favorite of the songs: "Tradition!"

Al and Mary Rose "Marie" began their camping excursions in a Starcraft popup tent trailer, taking their family on trips, ranging from Sebago Lake, the White Mountains, Disney world, as well as more than one epic cross country venture. They owned several recreational motor homes, each one more luxurious than the last.

After the children were grown, Al and Marie had many happy winters as "snow birds" to Outdoor World camping timeshare locations in Florida, where they made more friends. They participated often in dances, potluck dinners, Bridge tournaments, shuffleboard, and more tennis. In 2005, Al and Mary decided to purchase a park model trailer home in the lovely community of Outdoor Resorts in Clermont, Florida. After having been in every state in the country, and throughout Canada, he decided it was time to settle down. Once again, dear friends and plenty of fun activities filled his days and nights.

Walt Disney's "If you can dream it, you can do it," was a favorite quote of Al's. He dreamed and planned and always taught his children to do the same. Close to Disney World in their new winter home in Outdoor Resorts, Al and Mary Rose had season tickets to the Disney World theme parks. Al sure knew the ins and outs of when was the best time to stroll through the park. Even in his later years, Al loved the scary rides, like Space Mountain and Mission Space, but he also adored the slower rides and owned the soundtrack to "It's a Small World."

Whether at home or traveling, Al had his video camera handy and ready to capture the beautiful moments in his life. His family is blessed to have these important memories on file.

Alfred leaves behind the grieving hearts of his loving wife, Mary Rose Marzioli, daughters Beverly Marzioli, Karen Marzioli, and Rachel Marzioli, daughter and son-in-law Susan and Timothy Lynch, daughter and son-in-law Alfreda and Aaron Goldberg. His daughter Carla Marzioli predeceased him in 1966.

He leaves also his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Jackie Marzioli, granddaughter and grandson-in-law Kellyanne and Scott Higgins, granddaughter Colleen Lynch, grandson Teo Moller, grandson and grand daughter-in-law James Moller Wulfe and Stina Sardinha Wulfe, granddaughter Carla Moller and her partner Joseph van der Naald, granddaughter Bayley Blaisdell, granddaughter and grandson-in-law Tara and Mike Cosentino, grandson and grand daughter-in-law Jonny and Sarah Gore, granddaughter Anna Gore, and grandson Jayden Gore. His great grandchildren include Sol Cosentino, Asher Moller-MacIsaac, Jonah Moller, Rowan Wulfe, Vinnie Cosentino, Riley Gore, and soon to be born Mary Higgins.

Al leaves also his brother and sister-in-law George and Camille Dirago, sister-in-law Theresa Trick, sister in law Joyce Marzioli. He also leaves nieces, nephews, in laws, and a plethora of friends who loved him dearly.

Alfred's brother Joseph Marzioli and sister-in-law Frances "Boots" Marzioli, and his brother Robert Marzioli predeceased him.

Alfred Marzioli was a hard-working, compassionate, honorable, gentleman. His sense of humor and upbeat energy lightened the atmosphere. He is deeply cherished and will be dearly missed.

Due to the national health emergency, a private family funeral service and burial in Saint Patrick's Cemetery in Haverhill is being held under the direction of Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The American Heart Association. During this difficult and extraordinary time, please take some time to show your support to the family by visiting our website www.berubecomeau.com to send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory.

The obituary above was written by Mr. Marzioli's daughter, Freda Goldberg