"I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember attending not only middle and high schools with him but also Grosse Pointe Memorial Presbyterian Church. Bill was always a kind person, well-liked by all in our high school class. He will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathies to his family members. "
In loving memory of
William Mazer
November 16, 1957 - June 30, 2016
William "Bill" Mazer died Thursday, June 30, while working in South Florida. Bill was born and raised in Grosse Pointe, the third child of Stelene and John Mazer, Sr. He attended Grosse Pointe Schools and then earned undergraduate and post-graduate degrees through study at Western Michigan University, the University of Detroit and Wayne State University.
He is survived by his children Zachary and Malia of Colorado; his sister, Juliet Mazer- Schmidt and husband Ken of Grosse Pointe Farms; nephew Kenny Mazer-Schmidt of Oregon and niece Juliet Mazer-Schmidt, Jr. of Chicago; sister-in-law Marianne Mazer, widow of John Mazer, Jr.; former wife Renee Boulet Mazer and scores of friends and colleagues.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church on Saturday, August 6, at 11:00 am. Guests are invited to join the family for conversation after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Attention Carol Marks, 16 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or Detroit Bulldog Rescue at www.detroitbulldogrescue.org or a charity of the donor's choice.
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"I was honored to have considered Bill one of my closets, dearest friends. We met at Western Michigan U. in the fall of 1979. I will miss him greatly. Rest in best my dear friend."
"Bill was an amazing guy and a great friend. I will miss him dearly. He touched many people with his spirit of love and generosity. God Bless you Maze!"
"I am deeply sorrowed by our loss. Billy was truly a great friend. He will always live on in my heart."
"May he rest in the comfort of our Lord"
"Juliet, I'm so sorry for your loss! Ann "
"Bill was a good friend of mine and will be deeply missed. May his laughter and light forever shine in the hearts of his loved ones. "