JOHN ARUZZA Obituary

JOHN ARUZZA SURRY, VA / HUNTINGTON - John Aruzza, 77, of Surry, Va., formerly of Huntington, died on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 in Williamsburg, Va., with his loving family by his side. He was born in Winooski on April 29, 1932, the son of the late Michael and Anna (DiNova) Aruzza. John was educated in the Winooski School System and graduated from Vermont Technical College in Randolph. He served his country for two years in the US Army. John married Anne Jarvis on July 21, 1956 in Randolph. She predeceased him on Feb. 11, 1971. He operated Jim's Italian Restaurant in Winooski with his sister Rachel, owned and operated John's Exxon in Essex and retired from IBM. John loved fishing, gardening, and agriculture in general. He loved cooking and was always cooking for his family and the church in Hinesburg. John is survived by his five children, Theresa Purinton and her fiancé Joel Provoncha of Monkton, Kathy Longworth and her husband Buddy of Northfield Falls, John Aruzza and his wife Robin of South Burlington, Stephen Aruzza of Burlington, and Michael Aruzza and his wife Ann of Winooski; 13 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Josephine Aruzza, Theresa Santimore, Nancy Deforge; brothers, Sam Aruzza, Michael Aruzza, Anthony Aruzza; brother-in-law, Henry Darling; close family friends Marlene McDonald and her children, Kevin McDonald and his wife Gayla, and Lisa Shearer and her husband Douglas; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by two granddaughters, Jessica Smith and Holly Longworth; one great-granddaughter, Haley Lemiere; his bothers and sisters, Ralph Aruzza, Patrick Aruzza, Rachel Mohan, Carmella Darling, and Joseph Aruzza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Visiting hours will be on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. in LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program-F, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Feb. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN ARUZZA

13 Entries

February 20, 2010

To the Aruzza Family,
We are sorry for the loss of John. Our prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Rob says when you were all growing up, John made a great spaghetti sauce with enough to feed an army. It remains a fond memory for him.
Sincerely,
Rob, Lori & Armand Lavallee
Huntington, VT

Kim Charland

February 10, 2010

To the Aruzza family,
My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Kim (Martin) Charland

Valerie Bent

February 6, 2010

To, Terry, Kat, John, Stephen, and Michael. Your dad will be very much missed. He was like a second dad to me, spending alot of great times with all of you in our younger years. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Love to you all, Valerie, Joe Bent and family.

Linda Martin

February 5, 2010

Aruzza family,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have fond memories of the family and John's sense of humor and great cooking.

Fondly Linda

Mike Aruzza

February 4, 2010

Dad, I didn't want you to leave us, but I didn't want you suffering anymore.Now you can be with Mom and the rest of the Family.Say hi to Mom for me.I love you, Love your son Mike <3

Stephen and Kayla Aruzza

February 4, 2010

Grandpa, we will miss you dearly and think of you constantly. Looking at Sophie, we see a bit of your sparkle in her eyes. We love you and are thinking of you in heaven.

Louis Meunier

February 4, 2010

John,

I am sorry for the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Louie Meunier

George McDonald

February 4, 2010

I was sorry to hear of the loss to the Aruzza family. I only met John once but know that his family will miss him dearly. My prayers will go to the family for finding peace in his death and will keep John in my prayers as well.

Connie Fortier

February 4, 2010

Dear Jose,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Jonn.
Deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Connie & Larry

Gina Pecor

February 4, 2010

Terry,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. It is so nice to know that we have many memories to keep in our hearts and minds of our loved ones.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

victoria rhoades

February 4, 2010

God bless John, a man that loved his family. My heart goes out to his children, a loss of a parent is so heart breaking, I know! No more pain and may he rest in peace.

Lynn Knight

February 4, 2010

Aruzza family,

So sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed his sense of humor when I was spending time with "little" John during the Mt. Mansfield days. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Take care and may God be with all of you now and beyond.

Lynn (Martin) Knight

February 4, 2010

Terry, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Elizabeth Charland

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