James L. Moruzzi

SOUTH YARMOUTH — James Louis Moruzzi, 63, of South Yarmouth died peacefully at home on Dec. 5, 2007, after a 14-month battle with brain cancer.

James was born in Hyannis and lived on Cape Cod his whole life. He graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth High School in 1962, and went on to study math and biology at Bridgewater State College. He became a teacher and then went into the Army in 1967.

James was stationed in Oderzo, Italy, where he met the love of his life, Bruna. They were married in 1977, and she returned with him to the United States. James then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 36 years. James was more than just a mailman. He always took good care of the customers on his route, who became his friends. He was quick to lend a hand, stop to chat, or tell a joke.

James enjoyed traveling, which he did extensively with his family. He also enjoyed clamming, which he did year round, even in the middle of winter. He was loved by all and will never be forgotten.

James is survived by his wife, Bruna, of South Yarmouth; his daughter, Bianca, of Weymouth; his twin sister, Jean, of West Yarmouth; and his sister, Cindy, of Waldorf, Md., as well as other family.

Family will receive friends at Morris & O'Connor Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, South Yarmouth, on Monday, Dec. 10, at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cape Cod Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601, specified in memory of Jim Moruzzi for the Mugar Cancer Center. Donations can also be made to the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), 2720 River Road, Des Plains, IL 60018, by phone at 1-800-886-2282, or online at www.abta.org.

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