In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, Former Westside Hose Ladies Auxiliary Prez, Dorothy Mazza Corson, 80

Red Bank native and longtime resident, Dorothy Mazza Corson, more recently of Middletown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 10. She was 80.

Born and raised in Red Bank, Dorothy graduated from Red Bank High School and then attended Asbury Park Business School. Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, Garrett (Gary) in 1961, and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. She then began working in the clerical and Army Community Services departments at Fort Monmouth, eventually as the Community Services director. Upon her retirement in 2003, she was awarded the Commander’s Award for Civilian Services as Chief of Army Community Services.

“As a resident of Red Bank, Dorothy served as president of Westside Hose Ladies Auxiliary, while her husband was Fire Chief of the Red Bank Fire Department. Dorothy was also involved in planning and organizing some of her class reunions. She maintained close friendships with high school, childhood, and work friends, and will be missed by all that knew her. Always a lover of animals, she had numerous dogs and two cats throughout her life. Dorothy supported many animal causes. Favorite activities included crafting, reading, and traveling. Time with her family is what she cherished most. Family traditions from her own upbringing continued with her own family. Family dinners, celebrating special occasions and holidays always brought her joy.

“A proud parent of her children, Joe and Audra, Dorothy was an enthusiastic supporter of the Monmouth Regional Falcons. She supported her children attending football, wrestling, tennis, basketball, and track & field events. Dorothy also attended her daughter’s college athletic events. The Falcons continued to have Dorothy in the stands, watching as her daughter coached multiple teams. In addition, when her grandchildren became involved in sports and activities,
Dorothy was, of course, there cheering them on.”
Loved ones of Dorothy Mazza Corson in her obituary

Daughter of the late Joseph J. and Tillie DiFiore Mazza, Dorothy is predeceased by her parents as well as her sister, Judith J. Woodward and brother-in-law, Charles K. Woodward Jr.

She is survived by: her husband, Garrett A. Corson; her son, Joseph Garrett Corson (wife Dawn); her daughter, Audra Marie Corson (wife Sheila); grandchildren, Rebecca (Becky), Joseph and Salvetore; niece, Debora Woodward Hemschoot, and nephews, Charles Brett Woodward (wife Alexandra), David Joseph Woodward (wife Jennifer); and seven great-nieces/nephews, and 11 great-great nieces/nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. at Thompson Memorial Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 3Hearts 4Paws Animal Rescue P.O. Box 482 Morganville, NJ 07751. https://www.3hearts4paws.com/

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home