Overview
- About 200 mourners attended a funeral Mass at St. Dominic’s in Bensonhurst for the 64-year-old security guard.
- More than 100 people gathered the previous evening for a wake at Andrew Torregrossa & Sons, where Tanzi’s cremated remains were displayed with photos and flowers.
- An Italian immigrant who lived in Bensonhurst, Tanzi worked near Jay Street–MetroTech for about 15 years and volunteered at two local Catholic churches.
- Prosecutors allege David Mazariegos punched Tanzi twice, knocked him down, and kicked him repeatedly, causing a fractured skull, a crushed nasal bone, and other severe facial injuries.
- Authorities say Mazariegos told police he attacked because he disliked how Tanzi looked at him; he is charged with first-degree murder, has five open cases, and is held at Rikers Island.