Catherine Rebecca Collier Mazzu

Catherine Collier Mazzu, 82, of Beaumont, died Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1943, in Beaumont, to R.A. and Agatha Collier.

Miss Cathy and her late husband Jake owned and operated JAKE MAZZU’S PRODUCE COMPANY for 40 years where they worked side by side daily & built it into a multi-million-dollar company. Our area was blessed with their very generous underwriting for many churches, schools, and non-profit organizations.

In the summer of 1964, at the Pig Stand on 11^th Street, Miss Cathy met the love of her life- Jake. It was a whirlwind romance, and they were married 2 months later!

They were the cool aunt and uncle to their nieces and nephews; taking them on many vacations and making sure their birthdays were special. They were late parents and in August of 1976, they welcomed their son, Jake III, into the world.

They were 100% supportive parents to their son, Jake. Often taking leadership in fundraising efforts for many of the clubs and activities he was involved in, like All Saints Episcopal School Carnival, West End Little League, Monsignor Kelly High School, and St. Anne’s Catholic School where their son played football.

Miss Cathy was an active member of the Spindletop Arabian Horse Club and worked tirelessly for their annual horse show. She was very involved in her son’s equestrian activities while he attended the Plum Nearly Ranch horse-riding school. These weekly Arabian horse showings and competitions were held in Houston but also all across the country and Canada.

In retirement, Miss Cathy was able to travel with her son to the country’s premier horse racing events such as The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes, and The Belmont Stakes.  While Jake III studied and worked at a world-renowned restaurant in London, Miss Cathy was able to experience her son’s culinary talents!  She loved New York and the many Broadway plays that she attended there.

Survivors include her son, Jake Joseph Mazzu III, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews & great- great nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Mazzu Jr.; brother, Sonny Collier; sister, Margaret Collier; and her parents.

Memorial contributions for Mrs. Mazzu may be made to St. Anne Catholic School, 375 N. 11^th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be all of her nieces and nephews, Ralph, Chris Jr., Alan, and Mike.

A gathering of Mrs. Mazzu’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with her Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.  Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.