Nancy Mazza Alvey
February 20, 1950 ~ January 13, 2024
Nancy Mazza Alvey, 73, of California, MD, formerly of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Callaway, MD. Born on February 20, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Allene Abel and the late Frank Mazza. She was the loving wife of the late George Ray Alvey, Jr., whom she married on October 17, 1986 in Leonardtown, MD, and who preceded her in death on April 17, 2016. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Gabrielle Alvey of California, MD, her siblings, Susan Leach (Howard) of Luray, VA and Michael Mazza (Theresa) of Woodbridge, VA, her nephews, Seth Mazza (Cassandra), Michael Mazza, Jr., and Frank Mazza (Helen), and her niece, Amanda Mazza.
Nancy attended James Madison University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Nancy was a French teacher at Ryken High School for over 30 years, retiring in 2009; she enjoyed teaching and loved her students. Nancy loved spending time with her family at cookouts and during holidays.
Our family would like to thank the team at Fresenius Kidney Care in Lexington Park for the excellent care and kindness that they showed Nancy during her years of treatment.
A private service will be held for friends and family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to any of the following charities in Nancy’s name; Wounded Warriors, Food and Friends, and/or The National Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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My condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Nancy’s children, extended family, and friends… Ms Mazza taught me first year French while at Ryken HS back in ~1979 when I was a freshman. She was a very conscientious teacher, and was very patient with us while we attempted the verbal gymnastics of twisting our Southern MD accents into the flowing romance language of French. She would also occasionally have us make French cuisine as a homework assignment, to bring to school for our classmates and her to enjoy a taste of France. These were some of my toughest homework assignments, as one involved a half dozen tries getting the egg based pastry dough of the eclairs to rise properly. It was worth the effort, though, as everyone enjoyed the treat… Fond memories. I bid a heartfelt “adieu”… – Jon Trent