Emanuele Izzo Sr.

He was born on November 10, 1933 in Treglia, Province of Caserta, Italy to the late Vincenzo Izzo and Rosa (Sabino) Izzo. He left the family pyrotechnics business in Italy to work in Switzerland. He then immigrated to Canada and then to the United States in search of a better life. He was so proud to become a United States Citizen. He previously resided in Meriden and he then moved to Southington with his wife Vincenza in 2009.

Prior to his retirement in 1999, he was employed by International Silver Company in Wallingford and Napier in Meriden. Emanuele enjoyed gardening. His vegetable garden always bore abundant fruit and his flower garden consisted of the most brilliant colored flowers. He tended to his fruit trees that included fig, peach, pear, prune, cherry, chestnut as well as his grape vines. He had a passion and love of wine making and passed the tradition down to his children.

Emanuele was a dedicated family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed Italian music, singing and most of all dancing. On the weekends, when he wasn’t in the garden, he would be driving his family to the beach to enjoy a day of swimming, sunning and picnicking. Emanuele is survived by his loving children, Vincent Izzo and his wife Robyn of Southington, Joanne Debowsky and her husband Drew of East Hampton, Emanuele Izzo Jr. and his wife Carrolyn of Southington and John Izzo of Meriden, his eight cherished grandchildren, Alexis, Jacqueline, Tanner, Jarrett, Peyton, Emanuele, Jacob and Dominic. He also leaves a sister Carmela Granata and her husband Giovanni of Montreal, Canada, two brothers, Michele Izzo and wife Agnese of Meriden and Pasquale Izzo and wife Carmela of Treglia, Province of Caserta, Italy. He is predeceased by five brothers, Salvatore, Francesco, Giovanni, Michele and Angelo. Michele and Angelo were deceased at a very young age in Italy.

Emanuele lived with Alzheimer's for the past six years. He resided at Mulberry Gardens of Plantsville. He truly enjoyed his time at Mulberry Gardens for the activities, events, outings and most of all the caring and loving staff. He was loved there by everyone. We would like to thank Jacquelyn and all her staff at Mulberry Gardens for taking care of our “Pop”.

Calling hours for Emanuele will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home and 10 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 276 Savage St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved Vincenza.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Emanuele’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 48 Southington, CT 06489. To leave an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.dellavechiasouthington.com.