Peter Anthony Pizzarello

Peter Anthony Pizzarello

Peter Pizzarello Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2018.
Peter was born on April 4, 1941 and passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Peter was a resident of Providence, Rhode Island at the time of passing. Peter graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School (1959), Fordham University (Phi Beta Kappa, 1963) and Saint Louis University Medical School (1967). He completed his Brown University Orthopedic Surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital (1972), and he fulfilled his Vietnam War military obligation by serving as Major and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Cutler Army Hospital, Fort Devens, MA (1972-1974). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on April 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Church of St. Sebastian, 67 Cole Avenue, Providence, followed by a private burial. Calling hours will be on Thursday April 26, 2018 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Edward Food and Wellness Center, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904 and The Pizzarello Pryor Family Endowed Fund for financial aid at The Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906.

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April 25, 2025

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August 7, 2023

Noreen Iacchini Nugeness posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2023

Linda posted to the memorial.

Noreen Iacchini - Nugeness

April 25, 2025

Dr. Pizzarello, the years pass so quickly and it's unbelievable how long it's been since you've been gone. I miss you today just as much as the day you passed and I will always remember how much you helped me emotionally and to feel better physically. You were the BEST and I'll be forever grateful to you for everything you've done to help me. I miss you! So much has changed since you've been gone and there'll never be another doctor so dedicated and compassionate as you. R.I.P. Forever Loved, Never Forgotten!!

Noreen Iacchini Nugeness

August 7, 2023

Dr. Pizzarello I miss you more than words can ever express. Although this remembrance is a little late in coming, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and what a wonderful doctor and friend you were to me. You were the best and you helped me more than anybody else ever did. Thank you for always believing in me more than I believed in myself. I am where I am today all because of you. I know you'd be proud of the progress I've made. It's been five years since you passed away, and yet it seems like forever that you've been gone. You are sorely missed and no one can ever take your place as one of the finest doctors there was. Never Forgotten, your grateful patient, Noreen Iacchini Nugeness R.I.P. )-:

Linda

May 23, 2023

I miss your great smile and wonerful times shared'

Christine Barbato

April 21, 2021

Missed. By your friends who new you well.
Missing your walks into the waiting room with a joke or two.

Noreen Nugeness

April 18, 2019

It's amazing how quickly one year passed since Dr. Pizzarello left us. He left such beautiful memories behind, his compassion, friendliness, caring, kindness, and especially his dedication to his patients. To know him was to love him. I was a patient of Dr. Pizzarello for 30 years and he helped me in so many ways. He was so proud when I succeeded in losing weight for pain, exercising, and feeling better because of his support and encouragement. Even in the worst pain, his sense of humor lifted it. Never did he come in not smiling and never did I not leave feeling hopeful. He just had that way about him to lift our spirits. Losing Dr. Pizzarello is a great loss of a very great doctor and human being. I miss him and the stories he shared during my visits. He was the best and I really miss him. Although he is gone, he will never be forgotten.
Thank you Dr. Pizzarello for believing in me. RIP
Noreen Iacchini-Nugeness

Felicia Barbato

August 12, 2018

So sorry ..hope this candle burns in his memory for years to come. Rest in peace our friend

Christine Barbato

August 12, 2018

Doctor Pazzarello and family so sorry to
Hear of your loss he will be missed..Just found out as l was looking up Doctor Pazzarello Jr. Office number. So sad ...He was a Dear friend to my family for 50 years and a great doctor who has been mine for 40 years God bless rest in peace my friend.

Robert Antonelli

May 4, 2018

Dr. P you were the best. My husband was treating with you for years. How we loved your work, and the talks about golf. You will be so missed. Thought and prays go out to Mrs. Pizzarello, and family.

John Pacheco

May 1, 2018

What a great man and surgeon. I worked Fatima O R in the 1980s and 1990s with him - giving anesthesia for many of his cases. We had many laughs and fun times with Dr. Pete: kind man, great surgeon. He will be missed by so so many people. I'll remember him well. Sincere sympathy - a great loss / a great man.

Roseann Giuliano

April 29, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Dr.Peter Pizzarello Jr. and family. Your dad will be sadly missed by all his friends ,patients and most of all the family he adored.
Roseann Giulliano

April 28, 2018

To Karen and Family

Our deepest sympathy



Joan Gelch and Morris Weintraub
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

nick cioe

April 28, 2018

oh Peter...I just heard....you will be missed..thanks for the confidence you had in me at Liberty to be a partner...your ability to present a laugh...your wit...your dedication to your patients ....I will always remember you Peter....RIP

Gelsomino Family

April 28, 2018

Our deepest sympathy.
May God hold Peter close to His Heart for the memories of him will live on in the hearts of all

Gelsomino Family

April 28, 2018

Our deepest sympathy.

Vini Poncia

April 28, 2018

My condolences to Dr Peter Pizzarello Jr and his entire family the community will miss his expertise and more so his friendship for all his patients

Rose Marie Capalbo

April 27, 2018

So sorry to here of the passing of Dr. Pizzarello he was my doctor for 30 yrs. Such a wonderful person. I extend my sympathy to his wife and entire Pizzarello family. May he rest in peace.

Russell and Maggie Buono

April 27, 2018

We send are deepest sympathys to Dr Pizzarello's family. Peter was an excellent Doctor and friend. His great smile and dry humor was a given every time we saw him. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

April 27, 2018

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I think of you both often. My deepest sympathy and prayers
Lois Ricci Naples, Fla

Debbie Dunford - Smith

April 27, 2018

To Dr. P's family: My sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of this wonderful man. I met Dr. P in the emergency room in 1976 with a broken wrist. While he was setting & plastering it he asked where I was going to college -- told him Bryant in the Medical Secretarial Associate Degree program. He hired me that day! He gave me a chance to learn how to work in a medical office, type dictation, medical terminology ... at his Wellsley Medical Building Office on Smith St. Truly an incredible, GREAT man! You are all in my thoughts and prayers .. well done faithful servant!

Evelyn Dicostanzo

April 26, 2018

To Dr. Pete's wife, children and grandchildren who he adored, always spoke of all of you which such pride..l am deeply saddened by his passing! He was an amazing doctor!

ELAINE DICHIARA

April 25, 2018

TO THE FAMILY OF DR PIZ

MAY HE BE REMEMBERED FOR ALL THE GOOD HE DID

HIS PATIENT

ELAINE ANDORS WIFE DICHIARA
ITALO AMERICAN CLUB

Mary Schmidt

April 25, 2018

Peter was a very special doctor and friend. He had a million dollar smile with playful eyes. He always made me laugh and you never knew what he was going to say. Karen was pulling weeds one noontime when Peter arrived home for lunch. He walked over to Karen and said I guess we are having salad for lunch. Everyone in the neighborhood loved Dr.Peter. May God give Peter eternal rest and maybe an old friend to play golf with.

Our most heartfelt condolences.

Mary and Duane

April 25, 2018

hi my name is armand ong I was dr. pizzarello, I'm very sorry for your loss. He operated on may back in the 80's He was a very kind dr. he will be very missed

James & Fran Kilduff

April 25, 2018

Jim and I are so sad to here of Peter's passing.He was a great man and will be missed by all of those whose life he touched.Our sincere sympathy to his entire family.
Fran and Jim Kilduff

Lisa Weldon-Martin

April 25, 2018

Please accept my deepest sympathies to Dr. Pizzarello's family and closest friends on his passing. He was such an excellent Doctor and better person. When I was 16 he fixed my dislocated compound fracture of one of my fingers. When the hospital called him at the request of my mother he was there before i knew it. So vividly I remember him looking at my hand and saying "well this is a new one for me." He kept telling me everything would be okay. Before he said this is going to hurt with each step he needed to complete to fix my finger. He fixed it up very good. During this difficult time I hope all the family's fond memories sooth some of the saddness they feel.Lisa Weldon-Martin

Noreen Nugeness

April 25, 2018

Dr. Pizzarello,
Forever Loved, Never Forgotten
Forever In Our Hearts
Noreen Nugeness & Family
RIP

Carol Ross

April 24, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire Pizzarello
family.
I have known and worked with Peter since his residency at RI Hospitl and then later at OLF.
He was a friend as well as my orthopedic doctor.
Always smiling and witty. He will be missed.
Rest in peace,Peter.

John A Pernorio

April 24, 2018

Dr. Pizzarello, Jr. and family, sorry for your loss. Your father attended to my lnjuries for many years. He always had a smile on his face and a joke. One year I gave him an unbrella from the Ryder Cup.

Barbara Najarian

April 24, 2018

Dear Pizzarello family I am saddened to read of the passing of your husband father and grand father I was a patient of Dr. Pizzarello for many years before he had retired . Dr Pizzarello you are going to be missed by many I hope your family will find comfort in all the beautiful memories that they hold deep in their heart. RIP

Leslie Ricci

April 24, 2018

Dr. Pizzarello was my Dr. for over 20 years , he was a wonderful, kind and very great Dr. who you could confide in and took a great interest in my life other than just my orthopedic needs. He will be remembered fondly.

Cindy Freitas

April 24, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to you Mrs Pizzarello and your entire family. Dr Pizzarello was a wonderful man, always a pleasure to serve you both. Our hearts go out to you all, know that a part of him will be with you always. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

From the staff at CVS Pharmacy on Angell St

David and Elaine Seidman

April 24, 2018

Our sincere condolences

Jerry & Nancy Schiano

April 24, 2018

Dear Karen & Family,
Our Heartfelt condolences to your and your family.Peter was a wonderful family man, a great doctor, a good man and our true friend.
We cherish the good times we had together.
He will be missed but never forgotten.

Eileen Lancia

April 24, 2018

Dear Karen and family...It's hard to put into words my feelings about Peter right now. He was not only my doctor but a very dear friend. Someone whose friendship I have treasured over the years. I will miss him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. With love, Eileen

Jerry & Nancy Schiano

April 24, 2018

Dear Karen and Family,

Nancy and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your beautiful family. Peter was a wonderful family man, a great doctor, a truly good man and our true friend.
We cherish the memories of the good times we spent together.

Kenneth Catalano

April 24, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family of Peter. He was not only my doctor but a friend. May He Rest in Peace and know he will not be forgotten.

April 24, 2018

Dr. Peter Jr. and family. My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Sr. took good care of me when I needed a good doctor. I will always remember him eating an apple while doing my paper work.

Carl and Beverly Picerno
Delray Beach, Fl.

Dennis O'Reilly

April 24, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Joanna Picerno

April 24, 2018

Enjoyed getting to know you through "Joe Pete" .
May God Bless you for your bright light on this earth.
My condolences to Karen, Peter Jr. and Family.

Joe iaciofano

April 24, 2018

My condolences

April 24, 2018

Dear Mrs. Pizzarello My deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband. May the Lord give you and your children peace and courage at this difficult time. Employee from year ago Louise DiMaio Kachel

April 24, 2018

To the Pizzarello Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and an exceptional Doctor. There is nothing we can say that will ease the pain of losing the one you love. ... Always on my mind .... Forever in my heart. Such fond memories of him; his humor, his laugh, his kindness, and especially his love for you will be forever in your hearts.. With love,

Joyce Ricci-Maddalena
(friend of Karen)

Gerard Dupuis

April 23, 2018

Condolences to the family from a longtime patient and friend .

April 23, 2018

Dear Karen and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences.

I will always remember Peter's friendliness and thoughtfullness. He loved walking in the neighborhood and often stopped by to ask about my family.

With Warm and healing thoughts,

pat feinstein

April 23, 2018

Dear Karen and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences.

I will always remember Peter's friendliness and sense of humor, his caring attitude toward his friends, his kindness and thoughtfulness.

With Warm and Healing Thoughts,

pat feinstein

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