1928
James
2012
James J. Pizzute
April 21, 1928 — April 21, 2012
James J. Pizzute, 84, of Kent, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 1, 1927 in Kent, to Tom and Carmella (Donato) Pizzute. James worked as a water repairman for Kent City Water Department retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim owned and operated antique shops in Kent mainly Indian Head Antiques and was an avid collector. He was active with many political campaigns and donated many historical items to the Portage County and Kent Historical Societies. Jim loved sports especially the Browns and Indians.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice M. (Johnston) Pizzute, whom he married in 1954; daughter, Carmella (Mike) DeLeone of Kent; grandchildren, Victor DeLeone of Kent, Jessica Pizzute of Austin, TX, Shane Hardman of Georgetown, TX; great grandchildren, Gianna Pizzute and Natus Jeffrey Pizzute both of Austin, TX; daughter-in-law, Karen Deaton of Georgetown, TX; brother, Patsy (Julie) Pizzute of Brimfield; sister, Mary Papiska-Near of Copley. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey Pizzute and James Pizzute Jr.; brothers, Tony, Louie and Joe Pizzute, sister, Anna Pizzute.
"Do you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first. I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light. I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best as I can to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and are afraid, because I see your tears.
I'll be not far. I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me. You know that I love you too, that's why it's hard to say good-bye and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today."
Calling hours will be held 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 25th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, April 26th at St. Patrick Church. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Foundation-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204 or Longmeadow Care Center, 565 Bryn Mawr Street, Ravenna, OH 44266.
He was born May 1, 1927 in Kent, to Tom and Carmella (Donato) Pizzute. James worked as a water repairman for Kent City Water Department retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim owned and operated antique shops in Kent mainly Indian Head Antiques and was an avid collector. He was active with many political campaigns and donated many historical items to the Portage County and Kent Historical Societies. Jim loved sports especially the Browns and Indians.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice M. (Johnston) Pizzute, whom he married in 1954; daughter, Carmella (Mike) DeLeone of Kent; grandchildren, Victor DeLeone of Kent, Jessica Pizzute of Austin, TX, Shane Hardman of Georgetown, TX; great grandchildren, Gianna Pizzute and Natus Jeffrey Pizzute both of Austin, TX; daughter-in-law, Karen Deaton of Georgetown, TX; brother, Patsy (Julie) Pizzute of Brimfield; sister, Mary Papiska-Near of Copley. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey Pizzute and James Pizzute Jr.; brothers, Tony, Louie and Joe Pizzute, sister, Anna Pizzute.
"Do you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first. I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light. I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best as I can to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and are afraid, because I see your tears.
I'll be not far. I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me. You know that I love you too, that's why it's hard to say good-bye and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today."
Calling hours will be held 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 25th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, April 26th at St. Patrick Church. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Foundation-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204 or Longmeadow Care Center, 565 Bryn Mawr Street, Ravenna, OH 44266.
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