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In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no calling hours. The memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 18) at Waterloo United Methodist Church, 21 E. Williams St., Waterloo. Rev. Laura Calos, pastor, and Rev. Daniel Corretore, Pastor of N. Rose United Methodist Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to John T. Pezzulo Scholarship Fund, c/o Rebecca Pezzulo, 6469 St. Rt. 89, Ovid, NY 14521.
John was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Rochester, the son of Thomas and Carol Bovenzi Pezzulo. John was a 1974 graduate of The Aquinas Institute in Roch es ter and Hobart College in 1978. Later, he graduated from SUNY Brockport with his Mas ter's degree. John retired in June of this year from the Clyde-Savannah Central School District where he served as a teacher and coach for 30 years. John's football team won the Class D Section als in 2001. He was also an assistant coach for Clyde-Savannah when they won the State Foot ball Cham pionship in 1989. John was the Class D Football Coach of the year in 2001-2002. In addition, he was a Varsity Track Coach specializing in Shot Put and Discus. John was an avid sports fan and die hard Indian apolis Colts and Alabama fan.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Powers Pezzulo, whom he married on Nov. 21, 1987; daughter, Jessica Lynn Pezzulo (James Kranz) of Buffalo; son, Thomas James Pezzulo (Beth McGory) of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Elaine (Tony) Ferrara, of Seneca Falls; his mother-in-law, Ruth Powers of Watkins Glen; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many good friends.
John was predeceased by his parents; father-in-law, James Powers.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.coegenungfuneral home.com.
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for John Pezzulo
October 25, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss Becky. He was such a nice man.
Debbie Marquart
October 23, 2015
You and your family are in my thoughts.Keep all your beautiful memories in your heart. I'm so sorry♡
Susan Knight
October 20, 2015
Becky and family ... so sorry for your loss, God be with you.
Valerie Weiler-Hinch
October 20, 2015
Becky and family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, now and always!! Much love to all,
Valerie (Weiler) and Bob Hinch
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Bob & Jean Huber
October 19, 2015
Elaine, so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. You and John's family are in our prayers.
Elaine Williams
October 19, 2015
Becky and family,
So sorry about your husband. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hope you remember me from Savannah
Elementary, loved your music ability.
Aquinas 1974
Aquinas Alumni Office
October 19, 2015
God Bless our Aquinas Brother
October 18, 2015
Becky and family,
The Virginia Depew's are thinking of you and praying for peace as you go through this difficult time. We send you lots of love ,
Kenny, Beth, Megan, Allison and Connor
Jake, Marsha, Ian & Madison Doyle
October 18, 2015
Mrs. Pezzulo & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Heaven definitely got a great Angel!!
Love, The Doyle's:Jake, Marsha, Ian & Madison
Kathy Cornwell
October 17, 2015
Becky, I am so sad for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Alicia Culpepper
October 17, 2015
Elaine,
We're all so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Incavos
THE DAVE ROGERS FAMILY
October 17, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kate Flock
October 17, 2015
Becky,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Trudy Collins
October 16, 2015
Becky, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss
The Groats
October 16, 2015
Dear Becky, We are so saddened by the loss of John. "Mr. Pezzulo was the best teacher" was heard in our home and the feeling was shared by MANY, MANY of his students. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Steve, Kathy, Ryan and Kyle Groat
Don and Jann Cornell
October 16, 2015
Words are not sufficient. Know that John loved and treasured you. The world is a lesser place without him. We love you and will be praying.
October 16, 2015
Becky,
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Many hugs, Marybeth Balistreri
Tammy Frisinger
October 16, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's passing. My sincerest sympathys to Becky and family.
Christine Schwind
October 16, 2015
Becky,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Mel Wright
October 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
Jenny Burnett (Montemorano)
October 16, 2015
A unique and amazing man, I am sorry for your loss!
October 16, 2015
So saddened to learn of John's passing.
All of the Frisinger family extends condolences. Bless you.
October 16, 2015
Becky, Elaine and family, so sorry for your loss. John was an amazing man and will be greatly missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Switzer, Seneca Falls, NY
mary loomis
October 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss prayers to your family
Kim Stafford
October 15, 2015
Big huggs and lots of love coming your way. Great teacher and just all around good guy will be deeply missed.
Alain Hamblet
October 15, 2015
I was sad to hear of Mr. Pezzulo's passing. He was a great teacher and a good coach. He was always fair with his students. My deepest condolences to his family for their loss.
Mariah Remington
October 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss, an amazing teacher who truly cared for his students. Will never forget him. I will keep you all in my thoughts
Carol McKay
October 15, 2015
Becky and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great asset to Clyde-Savannah High School. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
October 15, 2015
Becky, TJ and Jess - We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a great guy with a beautiful smile. May God be close to all of you during this very difficult time. Prayers, Hugs and Love to all of you...Frank, Jane, Michael & Patrick Lischak
Barbara Miller
October 15, 2015
Elaine
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Celena Millward
October 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Kathy Malone
October 15, 2015
Becky and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathies at John's passing. He was a very special man and a favorite teacher of both our children, Raymer and Jessica. He will be missed by us all. May God stay close by you at this very difficult time.
Kathy & Neil Malone and Family
Tom Thomson
October 15, 2015
Mrs. Pezzulo and family, I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Pezzulo's passing. Great teacher and great guy! Made a subject that I wasn't crazy about a lot more interesting. Will be praying for you all.
October 15, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. he was an amazing teacher and he touched the hearts of so many kids. I wish you and your family the best. cant imagine your heartache!
Steve Cottrell
October 15, 2015
May the love and support from family and friends give you comfort in your time of loss. Steve Cottrell
kathy spruill
October 15, 2015
Becky we were saddened to hear of your tragic news . god bless you and your family may the love of god be in your heart especially at this time. Love , Leon and Kathy and Samantha Spruill
October 15, 2015
Dear Becky, Jessica, and TJ,
We are so very sorry. John was a good man, a great football coach, and a very good friend.
Herbie
Holly Gabbard
October 15, 2015
He Was A Really Great Man And Teacher And Coach All Around Sad Your Gone R.I.P Mr Pezzulo
Andrea Smith
October 15, 2015
Mrs. Pezzulo, TJ and Jessica,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Pezzulo. He was one of my most favorite teachers in high school. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
AMY LAWSON
October 15, 2015
HE WAS ONE A KIND AND ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS WE HAD.
Colette Amico
October 15, 2015
My condolences on your loss
October 15, 2015
so sorry for your loss
Keri Davis
October 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss of an amazing man. I pray that you all find comfort and that my mom is welcoming him into heaven with open arms. Nothing can take away the pain of losing a parent/husband. Xoxoxo
Tamra and Trebor Conolly and family
October 15, 2015
John was a great man who will be missed immensely. Our love and prayers to Becky, Jessica and TJ.
Kim Brabant
October 15, 2015
Becky and family, I am so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by all. My prayers are with each of you. God Bless.
Mark & Cindy Dunn
October 15, 2015
Becky,
Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. John and you were great friends. Cindy and I hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
October 15, 2015
John was my best friend and mentor, I will always treasure our friendship and have wonderful lasting memories of all the great times John and his family had with us. He will never be forgotten.
Jim (scarf) Scarfia
John and Nancy Bryan
October 15, 2015
Dear Becky and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you, and pray that God lifts you up in this difficult time
Cheryl & Jim Santos
October 15, 2015
Becky and all the family, thinking of you all with love and sympathy. John was a dear friend. Someone as special as he can never be forgotten. Irie.
Mike Schill
October 15, 2015
Jess, so sorry that this happened. Sending prayers for your family and you.
Stanley Praszkowicz
October 15, 2015
Becky and Family,
So sorry to hear about John's
passing. My deepest sympathy and
condolences to all.
Stan Praszkowicz
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