Former Baker and Father of Former State Representative Edward A. Gizzarelli Dies at 100

Former Baker and Father of Former State Representative Edward A. Gizzarelli Dies at 100

Edward A. Gizzarelli (Eddy), the son of Michael and Luisa Gizzarelli, died peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2022, in Coconut Creek, FL. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 16, 1921, he resided in the Mount Pleasant area through 1987. He is the last of his eight siblings that predeceased him: Anthony Gizzarelli, Eleanor Argenti, Carmino Gizzarelli, Christina Pisaturo, Flora Manni, Mary Marzilli and Albert Gizzarelli.

Eddy moved to Deerfield Beach, Florida in 1988 with his late wife Carol, where they resided for over 30 years. Eddy was a baker for the A&P for many years and continued to work up until his nineties, as he believed that work is the secret to longevity. Throughout a decade, Eddy and his wife fostered over 250 children, adopting two children while in their mid-fifties.

Anyone who met Eddy would speak of his pleasant demeanor and easy-going attitude. He loved to sing and entered a singing contest in his early nineties. His silly, lighthearted character also led to a stint of comedic videos on YouTube that grew quite popular. The most important aspect of his life was by far his family, which he instilled a great work ethic and the ability to be compassionate and caring toward others. 

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Eddy Gizzarelli is survived by his four children Michael Gizzarelli of Deerfield Beach Florida, Cynthia Hosnedl of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Trisha Gizzarelli of Delray Beach, Florida, and Amy Gizzarelli Rice, Esquire of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Michael, Joelle, Kimberly, Kelly, Jodie, Jason and Stoddard, and eight great-grandchildren: Nicole, Rachel, CJ, Justin, Branden, Noah, Ryan and Riley, and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. 

This exceptional father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend will forever be missed and will remain in our memories and in our hearts forever. A private service is being held on 1/21/22 in Boca Raton at the cemetery in the chapel at:  Mausoleum 451 SW 4th Ave, Boca Raton FL 33432