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John Dezzi Obituary
Dezzi, John
Jan. 5, 1930 - March 15, 2012
John Dezzi, 82, of Sarasota, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa. died March 15, 2012.
Services will be at a later date at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
Survivors include wife of over 50 years, Nancy, daughter Joanne (Paul) Randolph; and granddaughter Christina of Largo, son Paul (Deanna) along with grandsons Adam, Stephen, Nicholas, and Ryan of Sarasota, and son Mark (Laura) along with grandsons Zachary and Connor of Sarasota. John is also survived by his brother Casto (Rosemarie) of Drexel Hill, Pa.
John served in the US Army and played shortstop for the Army baseball team.
He retired as a Lieutenant with the Philadelphia Fire Department and the Loral Corporation of Sarasota.
His greatest joy was watching his grandchildren grow up and attending his grandsons' baseball games.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for John Dezzi
Rodrigue
April 12, 2012
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. Cherish the memories, rest when your weary and let your hearts mend.
Mike, Kim, Tyler and Chelsea Rodrigue
Jane & Tim O'Connor
March 23, 2012
Paul and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you!
Carol Wheeler
March 23, 2012
Paul and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.. I will be praying that God comforts you and gives you strength in dealing with the sorrow you are feeling. God bless you and your family..
Bill Watrous
March 23, 2012
Paul
God bless you and your family during this time of mourning. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 21, 2012
Paul.....We extend our sincere sympathy to you and the rest of your family on the loss of your father. We both know the sorrow of losing a father, but managed to get through the loss by remembering all the good times.
Sincerely, Maggie and Dave Brenner
March 20, 2012
Dear Nancy and Children,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carol Phillips
Pat & Kai Erickson
March 20, 2012
enjoyed his friendly grin and happy salutations. He was a great neighbor and we shall miss him dearly.
Pat & Kai Erickson
March 20, 2012
Dear Nancy, Joanne, Paul and Mark,
How saddened to read of John today. Please know that we are all thinking of you at this time and hope that the love of family and friends will comfort you.
Betsy & Roy Chapman
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