was a native and life long resident of Donaldsonville. He was born on August 9, 1940. Tyrone
graduated from Ascension Catholic High School in 1958 and was later honored as a
distinguished graduate. He attended Tulane University on a football scholarship and later
graduated from LSU in 1963. He was married to his devoted wife, Judy Dugas Pizzolato for 54
years. Tyrone was a manufacturer representative for 40 years where he won numerous sales
awards throughout the years. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and
served as Grand Knight. He was a lifelong member of Ascension Catholic Church where he
served on the finance committee. Tyrone also served as a Eucharistic Minister for Angola
Prison for 20 years. He was a member of the St. Joseph Society where he served as chaplain.
Tyrone is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Bessie Pizzolato, his brother and his
wife Tony and Joanne Pizzolato. He is survived by his loving wife Judy Dugas Pizzolato, his
three daughters and son in laws, Sheila and Tim Carlisle, Ann and Tommy Harvey, Jenny and
Andy Fallo, 5 grandchildren that he lovingly referred to as his two kings and three queens,
Kennedy and Jack Carlisle, Anna Katherine and Grace Harvey, and Drew Fallo. Tyrone never
met a stranger and loved to tell a story. He was a treasure to his family and was happiest when
he was surrounded by them. Due to COVID restrictions the immediate family will have a private
funeral mass and burial. Honorary Pallbearers include Jack Carlisle, Bruno Ruggiero, Darrin
Regira, Kevin Regira, Kenneth Schexnayder and Chris Guillot.
We would like to thank Dr. Carl Luikart and Dr. Joseph Albergamo for their excellent medical
care as well as Bayou Home Care and Bridgeway Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations can be made in his honor to Ascension of Our
Lord Catholic Church or Ascension Catholic School.
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