Basilio F. Pinzone Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Basil was the son of the late Basilio and Mary (née Grasso) Pinzone. He was the proud father of Maria, Benadetta, Joseph, Basilio III (Erin), Laura (James) Hyres, Charles, and Benjamin; grandfather of Leo, James, and Joseph; brother to Denise (Tim) Fenner and Bernadette (Mike) Takacs; Close friend of Fr. Jay McPhillips, cousin Gary Grasso, and Elizabeth Hrusch. Basil enjoyed spending time as a radio DJ, softball coach, engineer, and musician. He loved to cook for family and friends, host clambakes in his backyard, and entertain guests playing his keyboard. His name will remain proudly at the top of numerous engineering patents and garlic-filled recipes.
Flowers may be sent to Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, or donations can be made to St. Helen’s Parish in Basil’s honor.