Ralph "John" Pizzello

R. "John" Pizzello 1923 ~ 2009 Ralph "John" Pizzello, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, loyal friend to many, passed on to his maker in Heaven on April 26, 2009. John was born June 24, 1923 in Trenton, New Jersey to Ralph and Antoinette Francione Pizzello. He was educated in Trenton, New Jersey and enlisted into the Army Air Corps at age 19. He was a tail gunner on a B24 Bomber. He volunteered to replace an ill tail gunner from an unknown crew and was shot down. He parachuted over the Austrian Alps, was captured and was a P.O.W. of the Germans. Of his many medals he was most proud of his purple heart with two oak leaf clusters. He could argue sports and politics with the best. On November 14, 1945 he married Ann L. Tavarozzi in Tooele, Utah, at St. Marguerites Catholic Church. During John and Ann's many years of marriage (63) they happily raised their children, John J. (Terri) of New York; Ralph T., and LuAnn (Enzo) Calfa, of Salt Lake City. John worked 34 years and retired from Tooele Army Depot. He and his family were called to Washington D.C. in 1967 to accept an Army Award from President L.B. Johnson. He is survived by loyal best friend wife Ann, and children, John, Ralph, and LuAnn. Grandchildren, John Scott and Ashley Pizzello and Nicolina and Gianni Calfa. Also our shining angels great-grandchildren, Vincent, Carolyn Jo and Johnny Pizzello. John is also survived by brother Gabe, of Daytona Beach Florida, and sisters Millie Herbert, Dolly (Joe) Ranfone and Phyliss (Bill) Hall, all of Trenton Jew Jersey. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews in New Jersey and Utah. John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at the St. Vincent DePaul Church, 1385 East Spring Lane (5195 So). Friends and family may visit two hours prior to services. Interment Murray City Cemetery, 5490 South Vine Street.