Avon Obituary: Peter Luzzi, 71

Peter Michael Luzzi, born May 25, 1944, of East Hampton and Avon, passed away peacefully at the Lake surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of Joseph F. and Nancy T. (Mallentachi) Luzzi. He was the husband of the late Winifred (Haughey) Luzzi. The world has lost one of the good people. Peter was a generous and kind soul.

After graduating Conard High School where Peter was a champion wrestler, he went to work in the family construction company. While he enjoyed the construction trade his entrepreneurial spirit was restless, Peter started buying and selling properties, eventually founding L & B enterprises. Peter loved to tell the story of how when he went to purchase his first house how the bank kept him in suspense over the mortgage. He said he would never be in that position ever again and he never was. He became the Bank to many the only requirement was to get out of bed in the morning and go to work. With hard work, you could have all else and “don’t spend your money on foolishness”! Peter also enjoyed his time at Lake Pocotopaug, a place he enjoyed growing up in the summers and carrying on the tradition of family being together enjoying cookouts, boating, fishing and many other summer activities.

In the last couple of years Dad became fascinated with hummingbirds. The best way to describe it is that the hummingbird spoke of Dad’s inner self. Hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and friends. Like a hummingbird, we aspire to hover and savor each moment as it passes; embrace all that life has to offer and to celebrate the joy of every day. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds of us that life is rich and beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.

Pete leaves a son Steven M. Luzzi and his fiancée Susan Jackson of Avon, three daughters Nancy E. Wilson and her husband Michael of Seven Lakes, NC, Pamela M. Phillips and her husband Texas of Pinehurst, NC and Kathleen L. Luzzi of Pinebluff, NC, eight grandchildren, Dave, Michael, Christopher, Heather, Laura, Michael JR, Ryan, and Hope and one great-grandson Tyler and another on his way. Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his grandson Cody Phillips and his brother James.

Pete’s children would like to give a special thanks to Gina Sullo of Masonicare, not only did she administer to our father’s care but to ours as well.

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” (ESV John 1-4).

Pete’s family will receive friends Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 8:30 am to 10 am at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Rt. 4, Unionville, followed by a funeral service at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Shriners Children’s Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA, 01104.