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Saverio Pezzella Obituary
Resident of Saratoga
Saverio Pasquale (Pat) Pezzella was born on January 1, 1944 to Raffaele and Franccesca Maria Pezzella in Brooklyn, New York. Pat had a wonderful life filled with a bevy of family and friends. He was married for 42 years to Marcia (Marcie) Sbarbaro Pezzella from Weed, CA. Pat and his brother and best friend Vince owned and operated Pezzella's Villa Napoli Restaurant since 1957. He fought and survived serious illnesses for many years and was a warrior until June 13, 2012, when he passed away. Pat served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army (Viet Nam Era) in the 1960's. He was witty, charming, happy, full of life and had many friends all over the United States and across the waters. Pat loved his life but, first and foremost, he loved his family. He also loved animals, hunting, playing cards, cooking, gardening, Maui and Weed, California.
Pat is survived by his wife Marcie; brother Vince (Tencha); nieces Maria and Jill; nephew Ralphie and his children Gianna, Capri and Dominic. The Pezzella family would like to offer their appreciation to the El Camino Hospital Staff for their kind and attentive care of Pat. Also, 'Thanks' to Steve Gazzera (a Friend and brother to Pat) for all his love and help during this time.
Friends are invited to attend services beginning with visitation at the Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View on Sun. June 24, 2012 from 2-5 p.m.; funeral mass will be on Mon. June 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, Sunnyvale. As per Pat's wishes, the family asks that you dress in bright colors (Hawaiian print shirts, casual dress) when attending the services. Contributions in Pat's memory may be made to: Services For Brain Injury (SBI), 66 Daggett Dr., San Jose, CA 95134; Disabled Veterans or the Humane Society.
Please sign the guestbook at: www.cusimanocolonial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Saverio Pezzella
Margaret Mendoza
June 14, 2024
Still sad that he is gone such a wonderful man!
Doris A Pierce
June 13, 2021
Good memories, have many friends and especially family I need you to look after, till we met again.
John V. Pinto
June 13, 2021
I miss you and our banter, Pat.
LLOYD HODGE
June 13, 2019
I will never forget listening to bartender Pat talking to another patron about PS206.
I said "you are not talking about Public School 206 in Brooklyn NY are you". Pat replied how did you know? Because "I graduated from that school".
We were good friends afterwards and I have many fond memories in the Restaurant and on golf excursions.
Pat was a wonderful loving human being and I miss him.
antero villarreal
August 29, 2017
Marcie and all the Pezzella family, just found out of the passing of my good friend Pat. We were in Fort Ord, California, Augsburg, Munich, and Regen Germany together. While in Fort Ord, I got to go with him to his home to visit his parents on a wknd. pass. At the time he was driving a new 65 red mustang convertible.
We also spend some time in Fort Dix, New Jersey, waiting for a flight call oversees. Together we flew to Frankfurt, railed to Augsburg, and then to Munich. Two weeks into our stay in Munich, while in work call formation, he tells me, "Villarreal, that's my father standing in the door of the barracks" where we stayed. Sure enough Pat was headed to Italy with his dad on vacation.
Pat was the only private allowed away from our barracks on the 1st 2 weeks of our 17 months stay in Munich. To make a long story short, we rotated back to the USA on the same day. Fort Hamilton, New York was the end of our long journey together. So sorry to let my good friend leave without a good by. loved our time together.
I would like to hear from anyone of his relatives.
Spec 5 Antero Villarreal
Phil and Debbie Yin
November 4, 2012
We know this light will shine down each night letting us know you are well and looking down on all who love you and miss you.
Phil and Debbie Yin
November 4, 2012
Dear Marcie, Vinnie and all the family, we just received the news of Pat's passing. What a loss for all of the family and also for everyone, including Phil and myself who were lucky to know him. We loved Pat and will always carry great memories of him - his love, his caring, friendship, great sense of humor, spirit and the love he gave to all!! He is and will be sorely missed. Love and condolences to the family.We are praying for all of you. Phil will call. Love Phil and DebbieYin
Lou Messina
August 3, 2012
I just learned of the passing of Pat Pezzella. I did business with him at the Mobile Home Park Magazines over 10 years ago. What a great guy !!!
My blessings go out to the family.
God bless Pat !!!!
Lou Messina
Greg & Marilyn Farrell (of PPP)
July 6, 2012
The world is now missing a bright ray of light.
The incomparable Pat Pezzella will be missed by all who
were fortunate to cross his life's path.
Pat is driving his "Lambo" in Heaven
Bryan & Kathy Bosza
July 3, 2012
Marcie, Vince & family,
Pat was such a fun and entertaining guy! We cherished coming in to Pezzella's every Friday night for so many years, and all the special events we shared with your family. Pat leaves a void that cannot be filled!
Our love & prayers are with you across the miles at this difficult time.
Jeff Burdick
June 29, 2012
Marcie
I was so shocked and saddened by your news of Pat's passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you Vincenz and family...
Deepest regards
Jeff Burdick
Michele and Ken Small
June 28, 2012
Hi Marcie,
We got to know Pat and Vince at the Rigoni Events here on Montebello over the years. Diane told us about Mondays Tribute to Pat. His enthusiasm and personality certainly shined through!
Our thoughts are with you Marcie, Vince and all the Family.
Margo Fergoda
June 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy The Hook
June 26, 2012
Very few people that we cross paths with, in our life here, that can pass on to you and all those around you the JOY of LIFE. Pat Pezzella was that special person in my life.
I met the Pezzella family fifty four years ago (1957) when Vince and Pat came to MVHS. That High School was never the same after that. The old Villa Napoli restaurant was on the opposite side of El Camino and half block to the south. It became the place to go for New York style pizza. Vince and Pat became my best friends from then and through today.
Pat's passing will leave a huge void in the hearts of his family, friends and mine. Pat was the one person in my life that raised me up when I was down. That gave me the confidence when I didn't think I could get through a situation. I am sure he affected many people, that met Pat, in the same way.
We shared many days, nights and vacations together and the memories will surely help to fill the void. If we could write a book of Stories by Pat Pezzella it surely would be larger than the Brittanica Encyclopedia.
I am going to miss you so much Patsie. I still feel that this all a nightmare and I want to wake up to your laughing face. Rise up in Peace and get the place ready. I will be looking for you when I arrive. I LOVE YOU !!
June 26, 2012
Dear Marcie, How amazing you are and what a beautiful tribute you gave to Pat. He was a special person and great friend as are you. Thoughts and prayers to you and all the family. In love and sympathy, Glenna
John Pinto
June 26, 2012
Marcie, Thanks for being for an inspiration to us all at Pat's mass. Your strength and positive attitude uplifted the entire room.
Chuck & J J Sessler
June 25, 2012
Our memories shall keep Pat in our hearts. His warmth and friendship will be missed. We were lucky to have met him. Our prayers go to Marcie and family.
Barbara Swenson
June 25, 2012
Pat will be truly missed.My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Betty Segovia-Moreno
June 25, 2012
Dear Marcie,
Jim and I are so sorry to hear about Pat. Thinking of my dad right now and how he loved Pat and the family so much.
Sincerely,
Betty(Segovia)Moreno and Jim Moreno
Monique Sallouk
June 25, 2012
I will always remember Pat as a warm, fun loving man, may he rest in peace.
Monique Sallouk (Lewis)
leslie ames
June 25, 2012
Part of my greatest joy during my years at Mtn.View HIgh is always remembering Pat and his loving ways of friendship. I was so very saddened to hear of his illness and then passing. Joann N. in Texas always let me know how all our classmates of graduation yr.1961 were as I live so far away. May his loving soul rest in heavenly peace. Sincere Sympathies to Pat's family to help them in this sad time. Leslie Ames (Kline) [email protected]
Louie LaPlant
June 25, 2012
Pat opened his restaurant to myself and about 100 of my fellow transplanted Wisconsinites to watch the Packers play every Sunday morning during football season. Many, many, fond memories.
June 25, 2012
Until we meet again, rest in peace my friend. Bill and Jan Price
Marsha Santaferraro
June 24, 2012
Pat brought such a special spark to a room. The world is blessed to have the entire Pezzella family in it to share their sincere kindness. We will all miss his great laughter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2012
Words cannot truly describe Pat Pezzella. What a fun, happy, caring person. I could be having the worst day, but walk into Pezzella's and there was Pat, ready to make me laugh, and give me a big hug. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you Marcie, Vince and the rest of the Pezzella family. HUGZ! Karry & Rafael Bracho
June 23, 2012
We enjoyed seeing Pat at the restaurant and at the bank. He was always friendly. Sondra O'Halloran
sam buntyn
June 22, 2012
I met Pat at MVHS my senior year. He is the only guy I ever knew that drove a Lincoln Continental to HS. Always stopped in when I was in town. Will miss his hosting of the class reunion.
You will be missed! The original nice guy.
Barbara Bignotti Johnson
June 21, 2012
Marcie, Vince and the Pezzella Family,
I will always remember Pat with a big smile. It didn't matter if he had seen you yesterday or last year he was always happy to see you. One of my favorite memories is celebrating my 16th Birthday in the original Pezzella's. None of us could drive yet so My Mom loaded us all in my Dad's 1950 Mercury and took us to Pezzella's and Pat made me a special Birthday pizza.
With love and sympathy
Barbra Bignotti Johnson
Doris (Dorio) Pierce
June 20, 2012
I first met Pat in 1993 when I worked for for the family at Pezzella"s. Always laughing, always happy, great person to be around will surely be missed. My heart goes out to Marcie and the rest of the family with love.
June 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharyl Stairet
June 20, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy To The Pezzella Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
May God give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Frank and Nancy Pak
June 20, 2012
Marcie, Vince and all the Pezzella family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Pat. He truly was a one of a kind person. I have so many fond memories of Pat from the moment he hired me as the cocktail waitress to when he stood as best man at our wedding all the way in New York. If it wasn't for Pat and Vince I would have never met my husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We loved Pat.
Debbie & Jim Scriba
June 20, 2012
Pat was truly joyful. He was greatly loved in life, and now, and forever more, will be beloved by his cherished family & friends.
June 20, 2012
Pat was a great human being who will be sorely missed by his friends and family. Always a smile and a helping hand to those that needed them. There's a new star in the heavens, twinkling brighter and faster than the others. That will be Pat with his sparkling personality. Marci, you and Pat were a great team and much admired. Sincerest condolences.
June 19, 2012
We go back 55 years with Pat - it all started in Mountain View.You were like family Pat,~my mom, dad, brothers, and cousins, Fidel and I, all loved you and never seemed to get enough for your magnetic personality. And no one could tell a story the way you did. There will be that void in our life now, but I know you are making a lot of people laugh and smile in your new Heavenly home. You are pain free now and in a better place...See you on the other side Patsy. Love you, Fidel and Dianne Ochoa
Chuck Bayard
June 19, 2012
Marcie, Pat hired me over 20 years ago. Little did I know what was to happen. Once in a lifetime, we meet someone as much in love with life as Pat. I am the luckiest person to have met such a man.C
Margaret Mendoza
June 19, 2012
There are no words to express how much
he will be missed and how much he meant to all of us.
Love you Pat , God Bless
Margaret Mendoza
June 19, 2012
Pat and I go all the way back to PS206 in Brooklyn, NY. What a wonderful guy. I loved the guy. I'll miss him!!!
Lloyd Hodge
Carol Cresta
June 19, 2012
Marcie; I will never forget how wonderful,positive, loving and caring you were to Pat when he was at El Camino. You fought hard to get the right care for him. You were a great team. You should feel very proud of all you did for him. I loved taking care of him and talking to you.
John Pinto
June 19, 2012
The world is diminished after Pat's departure.He was one in a million. He always was engaging , humorous and a non-stop floor show.I consider myself fortunate to have known him and called him my friend.
Ellen Pinto
June 19, 2012
Our faces and stomachs always hurt after being with Pat - from laughing so much! Marcie, I'm glad you have so many friends and family to surround you at this time. Pat will be sorely missed. Vince & Tencha, I know Pat was your best friend as well as your brother. You're lucky it was so. Love and Peace to you all.
Joe & Bev Hood
June 19, 2012
I am one of the fortunate people that has been friends with both Pat and Vince since high school, they both are two of the upmost outstanding people that I have ever met. While the lose of Pat is devastating to many people, the thought of his smile, laughter and his unbeliveable personality and friendship will live in my heart forever. Pat loved life and just the thoughts of the great times that we had brings a smile, my heart goes out to the Pezzella family and I love you all.
June 19, 2012
I have known Pat since 1963 and always enjoyed his warmth and quick smile. He was a great guy and will be missed. I send my sympathies to Marcie, Vince and Tencha
Paul Rutter
Amaya Family
June 19, 2012
Pat's smile and laugh will live forever in our hearts. With loving thoughts and fond memories, we love you all. Our condolences, Renee, Manny, Melissa & Tony
June 19, 2012
Dear Marcie, Vince, Tencha & Family:
I cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Pat was a wonderful man, he brought smiles to everyone just being in the room. He will be sorely missed by so very many. He loved all of you so much, and he loved life and was so full of life. I know our world will be more somber without him in it. However, he will always be with us. My sincere condolences, and my prays are with you. With my deepest sympathy, Janet Morello Pyne
Mike Balanesi
June 19, 2012
I've never met a happier person.
While building the "new" Villa Napoli in 1976 I'll never forget Pat's care for my cancer stricken dog while he had fought his own battle.
Pat's infamous words, "Contractor Responsible" are legend.
Condolences to the family and may Pat Rest in Peace.
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