John F. Pizzoni Sr.

PIZZONI, John F.
John F. Pizzoni, Sr., 66, formerly of Windsor, passed away peacefully Tuesday, (June 28, 2011) at his home in Lantana, Florida. Born in Hartford, CT to the late Francis and Isabel (Nolan) Pizzoni, he was a Windsor resident most of his life before retiring to Florida. A graduate of Windsor High School, Class of 1963, John worked for the Town of South Windsor Highway Department for thirty years and was very proud to have served as the Steward for the Town workers' union. He had many interests and was an avid coin collector who enjoyed frequent visits to the local flea markets. John was a gentle giant who loved his family dearly and was as loyal a friend as anyone could ask for. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his son, John Pizzoni, Jr. and his companion Naomi Kimbrough, of Newington; his daughter Crystal Pizzoni, of Enfield; and the love of his life and mother of his children, Corrie Pizzoni, of Enfield; two sisters, Frances Berman and her husband Arnie, and Marie Roberts and husband Steve, all from Windsor; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 at St. Joseph Church, 1747 Poquonock Ave. Windsor, followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windsor. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave, Windsor. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1154, Alexandria, VA 22312. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.