Lifelong resident of Chelsea, John passed away Monday morning, July 18, 2016 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 80 years of age. Born in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Domenick and Loretta (DeFloria) Magazzu. Throughout his working career John owned several dry cleaning stores, within the local Chelsea and Everett area. He retired in the early 1990's following his son's illness. John enjoyed his retirement by socializing and visiting with friends for coffee and good company. He was a car enthusiast, helping his friends and relatives with registry paperwork, purchasing vehicles and car maintenance and detailing. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

John is the husband of the late Lorraine M. (Savignano) Magazzu. Father of the late John D. Magazzu. Dear friend of Lisa Santarpio and her daughter Alycia Santarpio, both of Chelsea. He is also lovingly survived by many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Friday, July 22 at 11:00 A.M. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9-11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Entombment will follow the service in the Sheffield Mausoleum Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to:
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123

or on-line at: www.cancer.org