John Mazeiko, of Lina Avenue, Saco and most recently of Huntington Common Assisted Living Facility in Kennebunk, passed away while surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 20, 2013, after a long period of declining health. John was born on December 2, 1924 in Chelsea, MA, the first son of Russian immigrants Michael and Adele (Galuza) Mazeiko. He graduated from Chelsea High in 1943, then enlisted in the United States Navy. He served proudly as Radioman 2-C on the cruiser Astoria (CL-90), operating in the Pacific Fleet. Following his honorable discharge from the service in 1946, he attended University of Maine Orono, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Beginning in 1950, John worked in various engineering positions; Maine State Highway Department Bridge Division; Alonzo Harriman Associates, Auburn; American Oil Company, Portland; and Megquier & Jones, Portland. In 1961, he joined Brown Construction Inc., Portland as a surveyor and project manager, until his retirement in 1987. John was a Registered Land Surveyor and professional Engineer, State of Maine. Throughout his adult life, John was involved in many service organizations; Honorary Life Member, Knights of Columbus; Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7997 OOB; Life Member and former Post Commander, American Legion, Post 11107, Saco. He was also very active as a volunteer at the Saco Food Pantry and at functions at his church, Most Holy Trinity Church / Good Shepherd Parish, Saco. John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anna Mae (Pochebit) Mazeiko; one son, Peter Mazeiko, Marlton, NJ and his fiancé Mary Lynn Beam; two daughters, Elizabeth Abdulla and her husband George, of Salem, NH; Susan Goodenough and her husband William of Exeter, NH; daughter in law Terri Rook of PA; three grandchildren, Anthony Abdulla and wife Samantha, MA; Kristen Juzaitis and husband Jeff, NC; Natasha Williams and husband Eric, PA; five great-grandchildren, Allison, Nicole and Jeffrey Juzaitis and Sara and Bennet Williams; sister Eugenia Appel, Commerce City, CO and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his brother, Walter Mazeiko. After retirement, John enjoyed candlepin bowling, working in his yard and vegetable gardens, his dogs and participating in race walks. There was hardly a public place that John entered, that he didn't know someone there. John was a friend to all, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visiting Hours will be 4:00-7:00PM Wednesday, July 24, 2103, at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Most Holy Trinity Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Saco. Entombment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. To send condolences to the family go to www.cotefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME. 04094