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William Lavezzi Obituary
Born: July 26, 1935
Died: April 23, 2025
William Joseph Lavezzi, 89, of Lafayette, passed away at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM.
William was born in Chicago, IL, on July 26, 1935, the son of the late Douglas V. and Florence P. (Heck) Lavezzi. He graduated high school and attended college in Illinois. He married Caryl B. Ludlum in Morris, IL on June 22, 1963, and she survives.
William served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1960. He was a journeyman plumber with Lavezzi Plumbing for over 30 years before his retirement. William was a member of Friends in Christ Lutheran Church in Morris, IL and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sumpter, SC.
Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Ellen Lavezzi of Battle Ground, IN and a son, Bryan Lavezzi (Karen) of Knoxville, TN; a brother, Douglas Lavezzi (Lauren) of New Lenox, IL and a sister, Dorothy Rys of Rockdale, IL. Also surviving is a grandson, Jacob William Lavezzi and a great-grandson, Emmett Lavezzi.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Lavezzi; and a sister, Florence Bisping.
Military rites by the U. S. Army will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at Elwood, IL, on Monday May 12 at 12:30 PM CDT. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of Lafayette is caring for the Lavezzi family.
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Warren C Dorris Jr
May 8, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Lavezzi. I worked with Ellen at Caterpillar and her true, honest and caring professional work ethic was a by product of her mom and Dad. Praying for Ellen and the entire Lavezzi Family.
Bishop Warren C. DOrris
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Judith Watters
May 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
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