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for Edward Pizzi
Cecilia Colucci
July 12, 2023
JULY 12 2023
Remembering you today and will always hold dear some of the greatest memories of my adult life. Singing with your band ...Missing the good old days, when music was special...Your talent and legacy lives on with the living who knew you and loved you.. Cecilia
Cecilia Colucci
July 12, 2020
Still remembering you today Eddie.
My dear friend and favorite band leader of all all time ! The best Trumpet player and musician. You started an exceptional band, time will never forget. Miss you!
May 6, 2009
I was just thinking of Eddie today. My parents Anniversay was May2nd and Eddie and his band played at their 50th Anniversary party a few years ago. My parents had the time of their lives....We all miss you Eddie!!!!!!
The Kellerman Family
January 27, 2009
Hi Dad, it's me again!! We need your help. Mom is in the hospital and having trouble bouncing back. Please watch over her and give her the strength to get better. I can't handle losing anyone else in my life. Losing you was the hardest thing for me, I still hurt everyday. I think of you all the time. It's around this time of the year that you would start telling everyone how many weeks left until spring and how the nights will stay lighter a little longer every day. You wouldn't like it here because we keep getting snow. I'm sure it's just beautiful where you are. Nicholas is doing really well in school. I know you're watching over him and I bet you can't believe how tall he is. Olivia is prettier than ever and still dancing. I'll bet she will feel your presence at her first competition. I so miss you. I am having a DVD made of my wedding just so I can see you and hear your voice again. So I can see you hold me and maybe I will feel you again. Please don't ever stop loving us because I could never forget you or what you did for me and the love you gave to all of us. Please send some of your good breathe down to mom, sneak in and give her a kiss some night so she can feel better.
I love you.....
Janice
December 2, 2008
Hi Dad,
Thanksgiving was the first holiday without my dad and believe me your presence was missed. Worse than that I put up my x-mas tree the other day and it so reminded me of you. It was always your favorite time of the year. Your tree was perfect, the food was perfect and of course your generosity, which I might add some people have forgotten about. I just want you to know that I think of you everyday and I wish you were still with us.
I love you
Jan
November 11, 2008
Hi dad, I wanted to let you know that you will have a new angel at your home. We lost Tino on Sunday night. I know how much you liked Tino, always saying what a wonderful guy he is and that they don't make too many like him anymore. I know his dad is there but when you see him, give him a big hug for me and thank him for being so special to Nick and Olivia. I miss you everyday and being with Tino at the end brought back watching you. I don't ever want to see that again but still wish you were with me everyday because I need you.
I love you
Janice
October 17, 2008
Hi Dad, today is October 17 and it's been 3 months since you left us. Things are so different now. Even though you weren't like you used to be just the security that you were here made such a difference. Nicholas is doing so well in his new school, you would be so proud of him. He is so happy there. He had grandparents day at school the other day and and even though I know you were with him in spirit I know how much you would have loved to be there. You always loved to take the kids to school and pick them up. I was very sad all day. You are so missed every day there is such a void in my life. I hope you are ok. I wish I could know it would be such a comfort.
I love you.
Janice
September 17, 2008
Dad, today is September 17 and it has been 2 months since I last saw you. My heart aches every single day. I don't think this feeling will ever leave me. There is so much I want to tell you and even though I talk to you everyday its not the same as you being here. I wait for some kind of a sign to let me know that you are ok and happy. I miss you so much and you are always on my mind.
I love you,
Jan
Joan Bonwith
September 5, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
September 2, 2008
Hi Dad,
Just wanted to say Happy Anniversary. I haven't stopped thinking about you, Nicholas started high school today and has his first football game Saturday. You were always there for the first day of school and never missed any games. He was always very special to you and I know if you were here you would be so proud of him. Please watch over him and guide him in the right directions. I love you, I miss you, and I need you more than ever.
Janice
Joey Canzano
August 18, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss and just as sorry that I did not find out about Eddie's passing until just last week. Ed was one of the first people that gave me a chance to sing in public at Wonderland Ballroom 15 years ago. He was a kind man and never forgot people. About 12 years ago we were doing a big political event at the back bay Sheraton, I had finished my set and was turning the night back over to Ed and the band. The band had lost all its power from a bad connection or something. Ed had asked if I could stick around with my equipment so they could run of my gear. Anyway, they made it through the night and Ed never ever stopped thanking me whenever he saw me around. always praising me for such a tiny task. We have done several weddings together and he always took the time to say kind things to me. it was an honor to have shared the stage and perform with such a legend, and it truly is the end of an era.
Thanks Eddie, you will be missed.
Joey Canzano
August 17, 2008
Hi Dad,
I can't believe that you have been gone for a month today. It hurts just as much today as it did then. I miss you so much. I know you hear me when I talk to you everyday please know how very special you were and will always be to me. I wish I could talk to you, laugh with you and hold your hand to help you just one more time. I know life goes on but I just feel like everything has just stopped. I try everyday for my kids to put a smile on my face but it even hurts to do that. I miss you and you will be with me always.
Love you,
Janice
August 5, 2008
Hey Dad, its just me again. I wanted to tell you how things are going without you here. Everyone is ok but still very sad. I'm having a hard time with this but I just keep thinking that God took you for a reason, to help me and protect me through hard times. The kids are ok, Nicholas is very quiet about things but has said how sad he is. Olivia is very different. She talks about how much she misses you and cries alot. You meant so very much to them. Susan is ok too, she is my rock. She is always there to listen and tries to help me make sense of this. Thank God I have her. It's a little tough for Ma but she has so much support there. Marie and her family are always there with her. Her and auntie Stella cook together. Ma is the legs and Stella tells her what to do. I want to believe that time will heal this but the way I feel I don't think this heartache will ever go away. I miss you every day and I will always love you.
Janice
P.S. I'm still waiting.
Susan
July 31, 2008
Hello Everyone:
I want to thank all of you for all your well wishes.
My Dad was a great man, a family man, and a musical man. My Dad always took time out to talk to me whenever I needed him. He helped me get through some hard times just by listening to me and he did so will all his heart.
His music was his second love. When he retired his trumpet, he actually retired his life. Just the mention of all his musician friends or his trumpet brought tears to his eyes because he missed that part of his life so much. He loved his trumpet so much that his license plate read "MR. HORN".
Dad, I love and miss you and I know you are at peace, and for me Dad
"The music never ends" and neither will your memory.
Once again, thank you everyone for all your kinds words.
Susan
gerry mordis
July 30, 2008
Dear Family
I was saddened when I heard
of the loss of Ed. He was the
last of an era. A great performer
His charisma smile and CHARM
will be greatly missed
Gerry Mordis
Janice (Bangs) MacKay
July 30, 2008
Janice, Susan & Family - I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. He was one in a million. You are in my thoughts.
July 30, 2008
Dad,
I miss you and I need you more than ever. I wish you were here. I think of you every minute of everyday. You are never out of my mind. It's not getting any easier, the more the days go on the more I miss you. I hope you can see me and how much I need you. I love you.
Janice
Ricky DiSciscio
July 29, 2008
Susan "Pizzi", Janice, Olivia, & Nicholas:
Even though i did not know your Father/Grandfather but i felt that i did, the way that you Susan talked about him all the time to me at work and over the phone. He seemed like a very special person and someone who was loved deeply. Even though he is gone from you guys and the rest of the world, his legacy will live on through all you guys. Right now it maybe tough knowing that he is gone but as you day dream and fall asleep at night he will come to you and you will always think about the good times and smile, smerk, and laugh, o0o yes and cry too. You will always miss him and i wish as days go on it would get easier (but i cant say it will), but its normal. Your dad and papa will be missed! My prayers and thoughts are with you guys!
Lise Kliskey
July 25, 2008
Dear Mrs. Pizzi – I was so sad to learn of Ed’s passing. As many have mentioned the Wonderland Ballroom will never be the same w/o Eddie and his band. Such a classy group, they made us all feel so special waltzing around the ballroom – Also great to remember Eddie & Co being instrumental in playing at the Diplomat (now gone, I guess) because Wonderland Ballroom was closed. You have my sincerest sympathies. Regards, Lise Kliskey
Anonymous
July 24, 2008
To Ed's Family:
You do not know me but I remember as a little girl your father used to own London Shoe store. He was so nice and always took a couple of dollars of the shoes I purchased. From reading these tributes I can see what a wonderful husband, father and friend he was. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
July 24, 2008
Dad,
It has been a week since you left me and I still can't believe it. You must have been so proud watching and listening from above. Your musician's gave you a wonderful tribute. It was everything you would've wanted and more, just like you did for everyone else. I'll talk to you soon. I miss you and I love you.
Janice
Adrienne
July 22, 2008
Janice, Nick, Nicholas, Olivia & Susan,
Although I never heard your dad/grandfather play his trumpet, I got a true idea of how great he must have been by listening to the musicians at the Funeral. What a truly amazing tribute to a great man. It's those memories of the happiest times that will be the ones that you cherish. You know we're here if there is ever anything we can do.
Love,
The Maguire's
Lauren Murphy
July 21, 2008
Dear Ed and Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. Though I did not personally know him, your stories and how you spoke of him, it was always very clear to me how much you loved him. Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers.
John Trixie Trischitta
July 21, 2008
Susan and Janice: I was deeply sadden to learn of the loss of your father. He brought so much joy and happiness to so many of us. May God Bless you all during this very difficult time.
Trixie
Varano Family
July 20, 2008
Janice & Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts during this most difficult time.
Corinne Sloan Chase
July 20, 2008
Dear Mary and family,
Some of the happiest times of my life were with Eddie and all the extraordinary musicians he brought together. He took me under his wing as a young singer and gave me the chance to work and learn from some of the greatest musicians to grace our planet. The joy and influence of that era is with me to this day.
All of us who worked with Eddie Pizzi will have those outrageous days and nights in the East room etched in our hearts forever.
Thank you Eddie for your love and your music, -and Thank you Mary for sharing him with us.
Love always,
Corinne
Jenn & Rich Reale
July 20, 2008
Susan and Family,
Our sincere condolenseces and deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
Tanya Pizzi
July 20, 2008
Pizzi Family,
So sorry to hear the loss of Uncle Eddie. He was a wonderful man who loved to play music and brought many smiles to many faces with his great music! He will be sadly missed. My prayers are with you all at this sad time of sorrow.
Martin Rich
July 20, 2008
To The Pizzi Family,
I have many wonderful memories of working with Ed and the band while photographing numerous weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. Ed was always a gentleman, and a pleasure to work with. He brought much happiness to so many.
May your memories help you through this tough time. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Douglas F. Cali
July 20, 2008
Janice & Family,
God Bless You All at this difficult time.
Sandy Myers
July 20, 2008
To the Pizzi Family,
I am profoundly sorry for your loss. Some of my happiest memories in the music business were running up and down the stairs at Lombardo's popping into different different parties, but my favorite was always where Eddie and Ray were. And I'll never forget that one holiday party where his entire entourage of musicians attended to enjoy and to perform throughout the night. It was a riot trying to sing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" with Corinne and Cecilia and not knowing the words! Of course, the crowd didn't know, but Eddie sure got a laugh. He was always a perfect gentleman, and I'll never understand how he always managed to never have even a speck of lint on his always immaculate tuxedo...I love you, Ed, and will truly miss you.
Wayne Naus
July 20, 2008
My sympathies to Eddie's family. I had great respect for Ed as a trumpet player as did everyone who heard him play. I have many good memories from the Lombardo days and always an honor to be apart of his bands. Gabe has another great player in his trumpet section.
Joanne & Brian McGloin
July 20, 2008
Eddie and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father he was such a strong man and very well loved.May he rest in peace and always watch down on his family.
Kim Mangino
July 20, 2008
Janice & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! After reading these entries it brought tears to my eyes. I know he must have been real special to each and every one of you. Cheerish all the wonderful memories and always know that he will be with you every moment of your life. God Bless all of you and remember I'm here if you need me.
Love,
Kim
July 19, 2008
Papa,
I am going to miss u soooo much. I will miss hearing the wonderful music from your trumpet and when u called me boobesy and when you would make the donald duck noises that would make me laugh. I will always have you in my heart. There is always going to be a very special angel looking down on me cause you left me on my birthday July 17,2008 and i will always remember that day. I will always have you in my heart forever and ever. RIP papa i will never forget you I love you. PS:I hope you are proud of me for all the stuff I have accomplished so far . Hope to see u in my dreams.
Love your favorite grandaughter,
Olivia
Cecilia Colucci
July 19, 2008
Dear Mary, Susan, Janice, and family
You are all such a part of the wonderful memories I have of the many years of knowing Eddie. He always has had a special place in my heart, and made me feel as though the feelings were mutual. I learned so much from him and cherish all those great gigs we did together. I will never forget the man that always looked like he stepped out of a GQ magazine, and played like an all-star. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to see Eddie one last time and tell him just how much he meant to me. He was a consummate professional and demanded the same of all those around him. He was also a loving family man who inspired people to be the very best they could be. I love you, Eddie, and will miss you. Cecilia
Lenore DiLiegro
July 18, 2008
Janice and family,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember how proud your father was of Nicholas and Oliva when he picked them up at Pre-school, and how he treasured and saved every paper they wrote in a special notebook. You are lucky to have had such a loving father and grandfather. I hope the memories you share will ease your sadness in time.
Love you,
Lenore
July 18, 2008
Daddy,
I can't begin to tell you how devastated I am that you are gone from my life. I can't imagine a day without you. I want you to know how much I appreciate everything you did for me growing up. I never wanted for anything. Even after I was married you continued to be there for everything. My kids were your life and I am sure they will never forget you meant to them. I will so miss hearing your music and hearing you play your trumpet in the back room. Although the hardest thing I ever had to do was walk out of that room I could not stand to see you that way. I know now that me and my children have a special angel to walk with us every day and guide us in the right directions and make the right choices. I want you to go and be the man you once were. So go play your beautiful music for everyone, I'm sure all your family and friends are waiting. Thanks for being my dad. I will cherish every memory of you for as long as I live. I love you and will think of you everyday.
Your daughter,
Janice
P.S. Feel free to send me a sign every now and then to let me know you are okay and happy.
Tony Tripoli
July 18, 2008
Mary and family
Please accepy my sincerest sympathies. I was privileged to be a part of Ed's musical career.
Tony Tripoli
Bill Kane
July 18, 2008
Mary and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Eddie was indeed a master of his craft, and I was privileged to be a part of what turned out to be the final phase of his career, at Wonderland and several other ballroom venues. He will be sadly missed.
Ted Casher
July 18, 2008
Dear Mary & the family---so many good memories of playing with Ed at so many venues! We made a lot of good music together! I just lost my wife a week ago--I grieve with you.
I will try to get there for calling hours, as I am coming from a gig earlier that day.
I will always remember his sound -- one that carried throughout the
biggest rooms in the area. And all the goofing around that went on in Lombardo's--so many laughs! So many memories!
Mishel Cali
July 18, 2008
Dear Janice & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lots of wonderful memories listening to your dad's music.
with lots of love
Jack Alessi
July 18, 2008
Dear Mary and Family, was sorrowed to hear about Ed. We had many wonderful memories that I will always have. I am out of town on the road with my group and will not be back until late Mon. night. I will say a prayer for Eddie. Jack Alessi
Geraldine D'Onofrio
July 18, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family.
The golden trumpet has been silenced, but his memory @ Wonderland Ballroom will live forever!!
Peg & Dave Turner
July 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sal DiFusco
Sal DiFusco
July 18, 2008
We have lost a great man in form but never from our hearts. I have learned so much about the music business from Eddie in the 7 years I worked as a guitar player in the Ed Pizzi Orchestra. There are so many great memories of sharing music, fun and laughter together. I recall the time when Eddie took the whole band to the North End for dinner for a holiday hang. Eddie was very kind and generous. I also learned from him to not let anyone mess with you especially bone headed musicians. He was a strong, powerful and an extremely smart business man. He was also a very loving husband and father, I knew that from the times I saw him and his family interact. They obviously loved an adored him. I will miss Eddie Pizzi greatly but will carry his legacy in my heart forever!
Mark, Donna, Marko & Franki
July 18, 2008
Dear Janice, Nick & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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