James Lizzi, 95, of Vanport, formerly of Pulaski Township, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Villa St. Joseph, Baden.
Born April 14, 1928, in Freedom, Jim was the son of the late Joseph and Nellie Lodovico Lizzi. Jim was preceded in death by one son, Allen Lizzi, two sisters in law, Pat Crisci and Maryann Lizzi, one brother-in-law Joe Fraser. Jim is survived by his wife Florence Crisci Lizzi, one daughter, Karen M. Lizzi of Westminster, Colorado, 2 sons and daughters in law, Robert “Bob” J. and Jani Lizzi of New Brighton, James N. and Carol Lizzi of Woodbridge, Virginia, eight grandchildren, Jason, Carrie, Ryan, Allison, Dominic, Nicholas, Nathan and Noah, eight great grandchildren, Alexis, Abigail, A.J., Aydin, Shalom, Otto, Olive and Isabelle, one sister, Rose Fraser of Vanport, one brother, Alex Lizzi of South Carolina, two brothers in law and one sister in law, Ronald and Kelly Crisci and Lenny Crisci, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a retired foreman/electrician with Conrail of Conway, PA. Jim was a member of St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church, Our Lady of the Valley Parish. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the New Brighton American Legion, Post 19, a member of the Knights of Columbus Fr. James Reid Council, a member of the I.B.E.W. Council System 6. Jim was also a member of the Rochester Turner’s, the New Brighton F.O.E. Jim was also an avid bowler and golfer.
Friends will be received Monday, March 25, 2024, in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. from 3p.m. until 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church, Rochester, with Brother John Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at St. Cecilias Cemetery of Rochester, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to any Veterans Organization of your choice.