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ALBANY - John Michael Lizzi Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born on November 18, 1953, in Albany, N.Y., he was the proud son of the late Joseph and Catherine Lizzi.
John attended Cardinal McCloskey High School and then the State University of New York at Albany. He was a dedicated microbiologist at the VA Hospital in Albany for 38 years. He was a lover of a wide range of music, volunteering at local food pantries, and enjoyed wine, exercising, reading, and crossword puzzles. He ironically also loved to read the obituaries.
John was a strong and resilient man, who battled health challenges throughout his life – without complaint – anchored by his deep faith in God and trust in His plan.
His greatest love was his family. He is survived by his dedicated and unwavering wife, Cindy of Albany, N.Y.; his loving children, John Jr. (Kelly) of Wilton, N.Y., Tony (Maria) of Rhode Island, and Maria (Mike) Norelli of Clifton Park, N.Y. He is also survived by 10 adoring grandchildren, Claire, Regina, Johnny, Vita, Michael, Joseph, Julius, Vincenzo, Caterina, and Jackson. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Lizzi (Karen) of Niskayuna, N.Y.; brothers-in-law, Philip Minissale Jr. (Lorraine), Ted Minissale (Donna); and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Frank Lizzi; sister-in-law, Terry; and in-laws, Agnes and Philip Minissale Sr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, N.Y.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, 10 Lodge St., Albany.
Donations in his name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, (www.stjude.org) or The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208, (https://www.communityhospice.org/donate).
To share a memory of John or leave a special message for his family, visit NewComerAlbany.com
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