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Raymond Bizzigotti Obituary
of Surprise, Arizona died on February 2, 2017. Ray was born on February 25, 1931 in Flushing, New York to Ora and Victoria Bizzigotti. He graduated from Columbia University in 1952. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war. He married Edna Becker on June 20, 1953. He returned to Columbia School of Architecture where he earned his Master's in Architecture. He was Vice President of Midhattan Woodworking Corp, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Ray was active in the Optimist Club of Freehold, New Jersey and went on to serve as the Governor of the New Jersey District. They moved to Surprise, Arizona in 2000. He was a barbershopper and loved to sing. He was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West. He was predeceased by his son, George in 2009. Ray is survived by his loving wife Edna, daughter Susan Rickmeyer, her husband Skip Rickmeyer, sister Gloria McHenry and daughter-in-law Mary Bizzigotti. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church 13724 W Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375. In Lieu of Flowers donations to Lord of Life would be appreciated.
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D. Romans 15:33 Andrews
February 12, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob and Boz Sampson
February 9, 2017
When I think of Ray, I always see his great smile and his enthusiasm for any project. I loved sharing the risers with him and the many good times at barbershop functions.
Carl Eckhardt
February 5, 2017
Please accept Linda's and my condolences. Ray and I often carpooled from Surprise to the Spirit of Phoenix chorus rehearsals. I very much wanted to attend Ray's services, but have a brass band performance scheduled that day at the same time.
February 5, 2017
To the Bizzigotti Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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