P. Michael Pezzella

P. Michael (Mike) Pezzella, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 12, 2016, at the Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Christine Brown Pezzella and devoted father of Michele Brady (Garry), Kathleen Novak (Kenneth), Martin Pezzella (Deanna) and Robert Pezzella (Terry). He was the cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren, Ryan Turpin, Michael Turpin, Shelly Pezzella, Justin Pezzella, Kyle Novak, Jennifer Pezzella and Madison Zimmet. He is also survived by his wife's children, Jennifer, Robert, and Thomas Brown. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the late A. Patricia Pezzella (nee McCarthy). Mike retired as an administrator for Baltimore City Public Schools and later worked as a Cost Analyst for the Department of the Army at APG. He was a proud Veteran of the Korean War, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. He served in the US Marine Corps with the 11th Engineer Battalion, US Marine Corp Reserve Unit and was active in several military organizations, including The Chosin Few. Mike was also proud of his Sicilian/Italian heritage and was also active for many years with the Order Sons of Italy, Harford County Lodge, where he served in several leadership roles over the years.

Relatives and friends may call at the Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air Inc., 610 W. MacPhail Rd., Bel Air, MD 21014, on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Highview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Jarrettsville Young Marines, 1714 Morse Rd., Forest Hill, MD 21050. Online tributes may be left at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com.