F. Odorizzi

Past Master Biography: F. C. Odorizzi (1912 – 1983) Charter Worshipful Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 (1960–1961) Past Master: Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 District Deputy Grand Master: District 93-A I. Life & Career Early Life & Family F. C. Odorizzi was born on May 28, 1912. He was married to Orabelle Jones Odorizzi (later Wharton) from June 1935 until his passing in 1983. Together they raised five children: Charles, Wesley, Joyce, Wendell, and Gary. He was a man of strong morals and principles, a legacy he left to his eleven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Professional Life & The Founding of the Lodge Brother Odorizzi worked for the Wicker Co., a frozen food and fish company located at 25th Street and Avenue H in Lubbock. This workplace played a pivotal role in the history of Lubbock Lodge No. 1392. In 1959 and 1960, Brother Odorizzi spearheaded the organizational meetings to petition the Grand Lodge of Texas for a new charter. Many of these early planning sessions were held in the upstairs conference room of the Wicker Co. His leadership was instrumental in the formation of the Lodge, leading to the official granting of the charter in July 1960 with 65 charter members. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): February 19, 1935 — Clayton Lodge No. 23 Passed (FC): March 1, 1935 — Clayton Lodge No. 23 Raised (MM): April 2, 1935 — Clayton Lodge No. 23 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Charter Member & Life Member (June 24, 1968) Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327: Affiliated before assisting in the formation of Lubbock Lodge. Clayton Lodge No. 23: Mother Lodge (Demitted March 21, 1950). III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Odorizzi was not only the Lodge\'s first Master but also its administrative anchor for two decades, serving as Secretary for 19 consecutive years. Grand Lodge of Texas Service District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM): 1958–1959 Lodge Leadership Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Charter Worshipful Master: 1960–1961 Secretary: Served continuously from 1961 to 1980 (19 terms). Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327: Worshipful Master: 1956–1957 Senior Warden: 1955–1956 Junior Warden: 1954–1955 Senior Deacon: 1953–1954 Junior Deacon: 1951–1953 Tiler: 1950–1951 IV. In Memoriam Brother F. C. Odorizzi laid down his working tools on February 21, 1983, at the age of 70, having served the Craft for nearly 48 years. Interment: City of Lubbock Cemetery, Section C. Legacy: As the First Worshipful Master, his name remains permanently inscribed in the history of Lubbock Lodge No. 1392.