Hornell, NY / Hammondsport, NY
Francis P. “Buzz” Mauro – 89 – of Shorewood Drive, Hammondsport (formerly of Hornell) died Monday afternoon (October 19, 2026) after a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on July 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Dominic & Angela (Parrillo) Mauro.
Buzz in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1956). A standout athlete in high school, he was a member of the soccer, basketball and baseball teams, and he went on to play semi-professional baseball in Hornell and Dansville.
Upon graduation, Buzz enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Dix, NJ. He served overseas at Croix-Chapeau, France and was honorably discharged in 1958.
In 1958, Buzz began working for The Outdoor Store where he served as manager in Arcade, NY and Dansville, NY. He was employed as Highway Maintenance Supervisor for the New York State Department of Transportation in Hornell for 30 years before his retirement.
Buzz was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hornell. In addition to baseball and golf, Buzz enjoyed woodworking and was especially gifted at making grandfather and cathedral clocks. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was married on April 23, 1960 to the former Marguerite O’Connor who died May 1, 2009. In addition to his beloved wife, he was also preceded in death by one son, David Mauro in 2002; 2 brothers, Carl (Jean) Mauro & Salvatore “Tootie” (Irene) Mauro; sister-in-law, Anne Mauro; his nephew, Ron Mauro.
Survivors include one son, Francis “Buzz” (Steve Daigler) Mauro of Annapolis, MD; 3 daughters, Lynn (Andy) Lincoln of Cohocton, NY, Kathleen (Kevin) Rohan of Horseheads, NY, & Antoinette “Toni” (Fred) Wizeman of North Hornell; 1 brother, Joseph Mauro of Hornell; grandchildren, Nick (Leah) Lincoln, Zack (Stacey) Lincoln, Melissa (Doug) Graham, Sam (Shelby) Lincoln, Alex Lincoln, Cooper (Josh) Rohan, Hannah Rohan, Billy Rohan, Carmen Nasca, Dominic Nasca, & Mia Nasca; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family of Francis P. “Buzz” Mauro will receive friends on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church Street, Hornell, NY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 26th at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, 35 Erie Avenue, Hornell with Father Stan Kacprzak officiating. Final interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fremont.
Memorial contributions in Buzz’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome.
In honor of Francis’ service to his country, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.