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John Pezzella Obituary

John B. Pezzella Sr. RICHMOND - John B. "Jack" Pezzella Sr., 71, formerly of Norfolk and a graduate of Norview High School, passed away Aug. 30, 2010, surrounded by his family. He is survived by two sons; two daughters; four grandchildren; a brother, Anthony Pezzella Jr. and wife Anna of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Joan P. Smith of Richmond and Patricia P. Donati of Montpelier, Va.; and many family members residing in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach areas. A memorial service will be held in Richmond on Oct. 9.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 6, 2010.

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Bob Meep Meep

July 31, 2025

Meep Meep, John.

Maria

October 22, 2010

Jack, you will be missed by so many people! You've touched my life and I know how many others you've touched/help change for the better. I'm so terribly sorry for your family and I know that you will be looking over us. Love ya Jack!

Robert Mckenzie

October 6, 2010

Ah John, too soon. NHS was a better place with John in it. Mbeep Mbeep, John, the Roadrunner never rests. To th family; you had the good fortune to be around John for many years, Bob-NHS'58

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