Winter Haven – Nicholas Chiavuzzi, age 80, of Winter Haven, FL passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 due to conjestive heart failure. He was born December 5, 2013 in Danbury, CT the son of Nicholas Chiavuzzi and Amelia (Casini) Chiavuzzi. He is a retired US Army veteran having served over 20 years to include three tours in Vietnam. He retired as a Sergeant First Class in 1973. After retirement he joined the Polk County School Board as a JROTC Instructor at Lake Wales High School, retiring in 1996.
Mr. Chiavuzzi is survived by Edith, his loving wife of 58 years, four children: Nicholas, Chris, Mike and Renee, eight grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Graveside Services will be Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 11:00am at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ott-laughlin.com