John Cazzetta, 89, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5. He was born on May 31, 1933, in New Britain, son of the late Giovanni and Mary (Lentini) Cazzetta.
John was the loving husband of Pauline Cazzetta for 68 years before her passing in August of 2022. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed as an engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for more than 30 years prior to his retirement in 1991.
He enjoyed collecting and working on old cars and was a member of the Bristol Auto Club. He dedicated much of his time volunteering at local hospitals, the high school, and more recently, for the Meals on Wheels organization. His love for singing was shared through his involvement with the Bristol Choral Society, and many years with the St. Matthew Church Choir. He was also an active member of the Bristol Senior Center.
John is survived by his children Peter Cazzetta and his wife Sherry of Bristol, Marie McQueeney and her husband Paul of Bristol, John Cazzetta of Killington, Vt., Monica Cazzetta of New Hartford; grandchildren Kara, Michael, Leah & Ethan McQueeney, Heather Schibi, Sean Toussaint; eight great-grandchildren; sister Genevieve (Cazzetta) Henderson of Meridan; sibling-in-laws Georgette Belisle, Jeanine and Paul Dunham, Carmen and Norman Chaloux, Mariette Beede, Michael and Bonnie Raboin, Shirley Raboin, Roger Moreau all of Vermont, Marie Raboin of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and wife, John is predeceased by his sister Mary Ann Scarfo and brother Joseph Cazzetta.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13, at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Bristol from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. A funeral will begin at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. until a procession that will leave for St. Matthew Church, 120 Church Ave., Bristol for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Burial and military honors will follow at St, Joseph Cemetery, Bristol.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Bristol, CT 06010.
To leave an online message of condolence, please visit John’s tribute page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.
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