May 30, 2024, 1:09 p.m. ET
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday evening for a 49-year-old Sussex County man who died following a crash on May 24 in Morris County.
Steven Mazzola, of Wantage, was driving south on Route 15 when his Dodge Ram pickup truck crashed around 5 a.m., according to Jefferson Police Capt. Robert Bush. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The crash occurred near the Exxon gas station at the base of Mase Mountain, causing significant delays for commuters during the investigation.
Mazzola was transported to St. Clare's Hospital in Dover, but succumbed to his injuries the following day. Authorities said he may have experienced a medical issue before the crash.
Mazzola, who was married with five children, was originally from Brooklyn and had recently moved to Wantage. A visitation is set for 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on May 30, followed by a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home.
He was on his way to work when the incident occurred, as stated by a Facebook post from the International Longshoremen's Association. Mazzola had been employed with APM Terminals since April 2005.
The union expressed condolences to Mazzola's family via a statement from ILA President Harold Daggett.
A GoFundMe campaign initiated to assist with funeral costs has raised over $4,600. Mazzola was known for his willingness to help others, and his family emphasized his deep love for them.
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