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Anthony Coruzzi Obituary

CORUZZI , Anthony "Tony" On June 23, 2011, Anthony "Tony" Coruzzi , a retired restaurateur, diedafter a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Tony was born in Cholevechio Italy in 1949 and came to Baltimore as a teenager. He came to assist his brothers, John and Peter with the family restaurant Pizza Johns, located in Essex, Maryland. Tony worked alongside his brothers, putting in long hours to build the family business. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing card games, watching wrestling and had a great sense of humor. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in the 1980's and retired from the business due to his declining health. He battled with MS for over 20 years, always with a smile on his face. He is survived by his children, Daniela Cummings, James Coruzzi, son-in-law William and daughter-in-law Jessica; grandchildren, Emma, Julia, and William; long time loving girlfriend Patricia Fraley; brothers John and Peter and sisters-in-law Rita and Teresa. Tony passed away peacefully at his home in Rosedale surrounded by family and friends. Tony always said "if you have family, friends and food.you have a good life.".
Visitation for Tony will be held at the CVACH/ROSEDADLE FUNERAL HOME, 1211 Chesaco Ave., on Sunday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10:45 AM, St. Clement Church (Rosedale). Entombment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations may be made to the National MS Society-Maryland Chapter Hunt Valley Business Center, 10946 Beaver Dam Road, Suite E, Hunt Valley, Md 21030.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 24, 2011.

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July 21, 2011

Besides making the best pizza in Maryland, Tony was always smiling, laughing, made everyone feel welcome and always had a kind word for eveyone. He will be greatly missed by all. My thought & prayers are with his family, friends and the Pizza John's family. Thanks Tony, for making such a refreshing difference!

Elizabeth Sanchez

July 5, 2011

To Coruzzi family

I am so sorry on the loss of Tony.I have great memories of my time helping him.My deepest saympathy to the family

July 2, 2011

Peter and Teresa,
May the hope of the resurrection promise bring you peace and consolation during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy.
Rico and Elizabeth Di Saverio and Family. Hanover, Ontario. Canada

Carlo Di Saverio

June 28, 2011

Peter and Teresa
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
We pray that God will give you the strenght and courage in your time of bereavement.
Carlo and Leonora Di Saverio and family (Hamilton, Canada)

June 28, 2011

John, Peter and Family,
Tony was a good man who treated all his customers well. You are all good people and we hope that you are doing the best you can at a time like this.

With Deepest Sympathy.
Sam House and Family

June 27, 2011

Peter & Teresa,
Thinking of you & dearest family in your sad loss;
May treasured moments & cherished memories of Anthony help bring consolation to your heart during this most difficult time.
We caringly share your grief,
With heartfelt sympathy & love,

Carissimi cugini, Dominic & Maria DiSaverio (Canada)-June27/11

ben sudano

June 27, 2011

sorry about your loss our prayers are with you and your family

Patricia Chilcoat

June 26, 2011

Tony was the kind of person you only meet once in a lifetime... I will forever remember his wonderful spirit and generosity. It has been an honor to have had the chance to care for him and get to know him, as well as the entire Coruzzi family. My prayers are with you all.

LINDA

June 25, 2011

JOHN, PETE AND FAMILY I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TONY PASSING. HE WAS ALWAYS SO HAPPY AND LOVED TALKING TO CUSTOMERS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MEETING TONY AND PETE RIGHT AFTER COMING TO THE USA, 40 SOME YEARS AGO. I HAVE MISSED SEEING TONY FOR A LONG TIME. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS!!!! LOVE, LINDA @ PETE FRIEDEL

Tammy

June 25, 2011

Our Condolence goes to the Coruzzi family. May you find comfort in a precious hope found at john 11:25,26, a hope of being with your loved one again.

June 25, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Coruzzi family. Tony will be surely missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers that you can find peace knowing he is in a better place and in God's hands.
Love, John, Dawn and Tyler Cannella

Yudhisthir Singh

June 24, 2011

To the entire Coruzzi Family, our deepest sympathies and condolences go out everyone. Tony was a wonderful person, he always would make you smile or laugh. He would always look at things in a positive way. He will be greatly missed.
Yudhi and Family.

June 24, 2011

Dear John, Pete and family,
Please know that you are in our prayers..May God Bless and Comfort you in your time of sorrow. I will never forget that Tony came to Cvach's to see my Dad when he passed away. I remember that he wasn't having a very good day, but came nonetheless and I was always grateful for the kindness and compassion that he showed my Mom and myself. But that was Tony, always caring for others, while going through his own personal struggles. I will be there to return his kindness,touch his hand and say farewell.
Elbert and Brenda Windsor and family

Kathleen Lesko

June 24, 2011

John, Pete & Family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Tony. I always enjoyed being around him, he made me smile. My thoughts are prayers go out to you and the family. I still remember him making pizza's , and when he got sick would come on Tuesday nights when I was working there and had dinner with Pete & Thersa and would make his greetings to everyone in the dinning room. He was a wonderful man.

June 24, 2011

To John and Pete and all your family: Our family has been entwined with your family for more years than we can count. You employed seven of the eight Hitt kids whenever they needed a job, including some of the grandkids. You have always been kind to our parents and opened your hearts to us when we lost Dad over ten years ago. The Hitt family has always respected and loved your family. Our prayers are extended to your family today and every day. From what Larry and I remember, Tony was a kind and gentle man and I will always remember his smile. God Bless you all.
With much love, Larry and Shirley (Hitt) Slebodnick

June 24, 2011

James, Jessica & Family, Out deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.........Sincerely , Rick & Marcia Palmer

John Seminazzi

June 24, 2011

Pizza John, so sorry on the loss of your brother Tony and deepest sympathy to the Family

June 24, 2011

Dear John, Peter & Family,
We are saddened tof hear of the passing of your brother Anthony "Tony." Loosing someone is never easy, but to know that there are people who will keep your family in their thoughts and prayers is in some way consolation. Be assured that we will keep your family in ours. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
~With deepest sympathy,
~Bill and Janet Laumann, Rosedale, MD

Tom Schmidt

June 24, 2011

John, Peter & family
My deepest sympathy
"The grieving and sadness no one can heal, the memories are things that no one can steal!"

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