Beniamino Ben Pizzi

Beniamino Pizzi, formerly of Waltham died Monday, July 4 at the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, after a lengthy illness; he was 72. Born and raised in Miranda, Italy he moved to Boston in 1962 and then to Waltham where he raised his family, he retired to Marlborough several years ago. Mr. Pizzi did his undergraduate studies in Milan, Italy, and Boston University; and received his Masters Degree from Boston College. He worked as an Italian teacher for over twenty years at Waltham High School. Ben enjoyed making his own wine and was passionate about food. He is survived by his loving wife Angela (Mancini) Pizzi, his devoted children Vincent J. Pizzi and his wife Jacqueline Antico Pizzi of Wayland, and Marisa Pizzi Frank and her husband David E. Frank of Wayland, his sisters Lucia DiLouzza and her husband Giovanni of Italy, and Sofia Pallotta of Italy, his sister-in-law Filomena Pizzi of Bridgewater, his cherished grandchildren Vincent J. Pizzi II, Andrew J. Pizzi, Matthew A Frank, and Michael J. Frank, all of Wayland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Louisa (Franceschelli) Pizzi and brother of the late Giulia Petrino and Alberico Pizzi. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services from the Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM, Friday at 8:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Bens life at Sacred Heart Church, 311 River St., Waltham at 9:00 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4-8 p.m. Parking attendants will be on duty.