Dominick Pezza

Pezza, Dominick, 86 of Township of Washington, NJ passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. Dominick was born on November 8th, 1937, in the Bronx, NY. He was known at a young age for being a great stick-ball player and for the love of the New York Yankees. Dominick served his country proudly in the US Army.

Dominick was blessed with an adoring family. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world. He was unendingly proud of his children and always tried to support them. He was married to the love of his life Carol for 62 years and had three wonderful children and 5 grandchildren. He lived vicariously through his grandchildren by playing with them, taking them to school, cooking for them and visiting them in California. They brought him so much joy and happiness.

He worked 43 years at New York Cutting and Gumming as a Laminating Engineer and never took a sick day. After retiring in 2003, Dominick enjoyed spending time with his wife and caring for his grandson.

Dominick was predeceased by his heavenly angel daughter, Donna Catherine. He is survived by his wife Carol; son Don Anthony (Melissa); daughter Kelly Schweitzer (Adam) and 5 grandchildren, Trevor, Emma, Gianna, Calista and Sienna.

The family will receive family and friends on March 10th from 4pm-7pm at Beckers Funeral home Westwood NJ. A Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Parish will be held on March 11th, 2024, at 10am with entombment immediately following at Garden of Memories in Township of Washington, NJ.