Julia Marie Tracy (nee Mazzo)
August 21, 1941- March 19, 2025
Born August 21, 1941, in Westwood, New Jersey, Julia was the 3rd child of Joseph and Lena Mazzo. The family resided in Old Tappan, New Jersey, where Julia spent her entire life. After high school, Julia went on to secretarial school. She met her beloved husband, Milen (deceased in 2009), at a dance while he was stationed in Orangeburg, New York at the Camp Shanks Army barracks. Julia and Milen quickly fell in love and married on March 16, 1963. They planted their roots, began their family, and made lifelong friends in Old Tappan.
Julia and Milen were very active together in serving the community of Old Tappan throughout their lives. Julia was very involved in the The Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, participating for decades in providing support. She spent many years delivering the Bergen Record to countless homes. Sharing her “papers” stories will be cherished memories. One of her favorite things to do was serve as crossing guard for countless children and students in Old Tappan for many years. Julia loved having large crowds of family and friends at her home for any holiday. Summer barbeques, endless Easter egg hunts, and endless food on Thanksgiving and Christmas were yearly events. The sounds of children swimming in the pool during the summers were always present.
Her most important virtue was her commitment to her family and anyone who needed a home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, caretaker, friend and volunteer. Julia dedicated her life to raising her 7 children – Donna (Tracy) Clancy (husband Martin), Joseph (wife Lisa), Paul (wife Gina), Michael, Robert (wife Danielle), Thomas (wife Heather), and James. When the time came for grandchildren, Julia was committed to giving them the same dedication, love and devotion that she gave to her children. Martin, Megan, Matthew, Erik, Sonia, Jenna, RJ, Kiera, Madison, Miley and Savannah all had the best Nanny. Julia was also a great-grandmother to Tate and Karter. Her home was their home, where they all knew love. She was a “mom” to everyone that needed her.
If you knew Julia, you knew she could cook. Nothing was ever catered, everything was prepared by her with love and countless recipes all committed to memory. If you were in her home, you were never hungry.
Her gifts to her family are the tremendous ability to love unconditionally, her presence, a dedicated work ethic, strong morals and values, being our rock and matriarch, and her endless love. She was the person we went to for everything. Now, we carry on in her tradition, as she reunites with her beloved Milen.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 2:00-5:00 at Pizzi Funeral Home 120 Paris Avenue Northvale, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be greatly appreciated in Julia’s name to
Old Tappan First Aid Corp., 4 Russell Avenue Old Tappan, New Jersey 07675. Julia’s father, Joseph Mazzo, co-founded the Corp., and Julia’s husband, Milen, was a life member of the Corp.
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful caring person, always pleasant to talk with as was her husband Milen.
Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Old Tappan as far as I am concerned……simply the best! My condolences to Donna, Joe, Paul, Mike, Robby, Tommy & Jimmy. Mom leaves a terrific legacy with her children…..! God Speed! Mike Zaccone
A Childhood Memory of Julia Tracy
While Lena Mazzo, Julia’s mom, prepped the evening dinner, a babysitter pushed Julia in her carriage around the neighborhood, Orangeburg Road. As we peered into her carriage, all the neighborhood children and I (age 10) thought Julia was the most beautiful baby in the world.
I don’t know if Julia was the world’s most beautiful baby.I do KNOW that we certainly thought so.
I, also, KNOW that Julia grew up to be a beautiful, caring person.
Bless you, Julia…….Bless your family. Kathleen Smith Demarest
The whole Ratto family sends you their love and hugs. Mike grew up just down the street from the Tracys and felt like it was his second home. Their door was always open. there was always plenty of food and everyone who came instantly felt like family. It was an honor knowing her and Milen. We know they are together again. Love, The Ratto Family.
Sorry to hear of Julia”s passing. She was my best friend all through school. As often happens , we lost touch over the years but memories never leave. I’m so proud that she had a loving family and was such a rock in the community. Julia and Old Tappan will always be happy memories for me.
It is with deep sorrow that Karen and I extend our condolences to your family in these trying days dealing with the loss of Julia, aka Jules, aka Mrs T. I can think of no one who came in contact with her who didn’t love her. She is now with Milen, aka Trace, aka Mr T making the coffee and crumb cake for the Angels and a few Devils that she had over for dinner. She will be sorely missed by those who were recipients of her love for all. Take solace in knowing that she left this earth with a legacy of giving and caring for all.
Joe and Karen Fasulo
So sorry I could not make it today as I’ve been in bed with a virus. Julia was in a class by herself. She always has a smile on her face and a quip if she knew you. I was the recipient of many of those when I was Mayor of OT. May she Rest In Eternal Peace and thank you Julia for the good you brought to people who came in contact with you.