James J. Pizzute,

James J "Rudy" Pizzute, Jr., 55, of Kent, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 2, 1954 in Ravenna to James J and Beatrice M (Johnston) Pizzute. He was a 1972 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He worked in the commercial security and electricity fields. He was a Life Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is survived by his parents, James and Beatrice (Johnston) Pizzute of Kent; sister, Carmella (Michael) DeLeone of Kent; sister-in-law, Karen Pizzute Deaton of Humble, TX; nephews, Victor DeLeone of Kent and Shane Hardman of Texas; niece, Jessica Pizzute of Austin, TX; and great niece, Gianna Pizzute of Austin, TX . He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Pizzute. Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Sunday, March 28th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Monday, March 29th at St. Patrick Church in Kent with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.