BERNARD R. LAZZARO age 91 of Crown Point passed away Wednesday March 19 2008 at his home. He was born in Chicago IL on March 28 1916. Survived by his wife of 67 wonderful years Elsie M. Lazzaro daughters: Bernadine Bunny(George) Putz of Valparaiso Barbara (Charles) Larson of Phoenix AZ grandsons: Joel (Deborah) Putz GeorgeContinue Reading
BERNARD R. LAZZARO age 91 of Crown Point passed away Wednesday March 19 2008 at his home. He was born in Chicago IL on March 28 1916. Survived by his wife of 67 wonderful years Elsie M. Lazzaro daughters: Bernadine Bunny(George) Putz of Valparaiso Barbara (Charles) Larson of Phoenix AZ grandsons: Joel (Deborah) Putz George (Amanda) Putz great grandchildren: Lauren Morgan Jayke Putz sister Josephine Gaydos of Springfield IL brother Frank T. Lazzaro of Naples FL many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Joseph and Josephine Lazzaro brother Carl J. Lazzaro grandson Dale Allen Marino. Bennie was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Winfield. He began his career with John Hancock Insurance then became the founder of Lazzaro Glass Companies in 1956 which is still run by his son-in-law nephew and grandsons. He was a past president of Michaelangelo American-Italian Club for 25 years a member of Knights of Columbus Msgr. Joseph S. Ryder Council 4047 and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a wonderful loving husband father and grandfather. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service 6360 Broadway Merrillville Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Prayer service at 4:00 p.m. K of C Service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday March 22 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Rev. Joseph Murphy officiating. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery Merrillville.
Ray & Tillie Bryan
left a message on March 25, 2008:
So sorry we were unable to attend the services for your beloved husband. Ray was ill and unable to join the K of C memorial. We remember Benny fondly. Please sccept our deepest sympathies. Ray & Tillie Bryan
Ray & Tillie Bryan
left a message on March 25, 2008:
So sorry we were unable to attend the services for your beloved husband. Ray was ill and unable to join the K of C memorial. We remember Benny fondly. Please sccept our deepest sympathies. Ray & Tillie Bryan
Bob Bailey
left a message on March 21, 2008:
to Bennie Lazarros family Fifth Avenue Motors and Monarch Oil Co enjoyed doing business with Bennie for many many years. Here was a gentleman a good christian and gave of himself to the betterment of business community and church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this loss.
regina lazzaro
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Dear Nannu: I love you and will always remember your affection for me and my brother Joe. You and Nanni gave us a wonderful childhood filled with beautiful memories of holidays and Sundays with family fun and the Italian food you prepared. I cannot be there now but you are in my heart forever. Love Gina
Patricia Christenson
left a message on March 20, 2008:
I wish to send my sincerest condolences and prayers to the family at this time. God has called you to be with Him but He shared you with all of us for which we are thankful. I will always remember the kindness concern and thoughfulness of Bennie whose home and kitchen were open to all and for his including me and my family for the past 60 years. You will always be remembered and truly loved. Love Pat
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Josephine Gaydos
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Dear Beloved Brother: Although I cannot be present to wish you a farewell my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of our family. Our family has been blessed and you have given us many years of good deeds and valued assistance for which I am very thankful. I will not forget the childhood we shared and wonderful memories of our lives with our parents. I am happy you are now with them and our brother Carl. Love Jay
Todd and Jan Putz
left a message on March 20, 2008:
No words can adequately express the sorrow we feel in Grandpa Bens passing. Our family loved him dearly and will truly miss him. We have so many wonderful memories as we were made to feel a part of the family. He was a wonderful caring person who created and left a long-lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren through his foresight with the family business. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elsie and the family.
Brenda Lazzaro Yoder
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Elsie and Family Our sympathies and great memories of Benny with dad and our family. He was a brother to my father and such an instrumental part of dads life. We will see you Friday you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Skip Lazzaro
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Dear Uncle Ben: For me you were always an easy guy to find. You were a great Uncle to me but most of all you were easy to find. I liked that. I have been thinking of you quite a bit in the last few days. While my thoughts wandered around significant moments in your life and mine I came to realize you were very easy for me to find. When I came to your house you were cooking some delightful Italian dish in the kitchen downstairs and serving me pasta and eggplant. We would talkI valued and trusted your Lazzaro perspective. I respected you because your love of family was clear and intense. You were there for me I could find youand rely on you. You taught me to place the family first above everything. I will always remember the dedication you had for your family.You showed this in your gathering of your family on holidays and Sundays and spending hours with Aunt El in planning preparing and cooking meals from the Old Country. My children recognized this as well from an early age and are better people because of your example. They learned from you and love you now immensely. I hope it is possible for me to earn a place in heaven some day. I know where you will bein one of Heavens kitchensI am sure. I know this because you were always an easy guy to find. I will never forget you. Love Skip
George Amanda and Jayke Putz
left a message on March 19, 2008:
We love you so much Gramps and will miss you.
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Ray & Tillie Bryan
left a message on March 25, 2008:
So sorry we were unable to attend the services for your beloved husband. Ray was ill and unable to join the K of C memorial. We remember Benny fondly. Please sccept our deepest sympathies. Ray & Tillie Bryan
Ray & Tillie Bryan
left a message on March 25, 2008:
So sorry we were unable to attend the services for your beloved husband. Ray was ill and unable to join the K of C memorial. We remember Benny fondly. Please sccept our deepest sympathies. Ray & Tillie Bryan
Bob Bailey
left a message on March 21, 2008:
to Bennie Lazarros family Fifth Avenue Motors and Monarch Oil Co enjoyed doing business with Bennie for many many years. Here was a gentleman a good christian and gave of himself to the betterment of business community and church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this loss.
regina lazzaro
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Dear Nannu: I love you and will always remember your affection for me and my brother Joe. You and Nanni gave us a wonderful childhood filled with beautiful memories of holidays and Sundays with family fun and the Italian food you prepared. I cannot be there now but you are in my heart forever. Love Gina
Patricia Christenson
left a message on March 20, 2008:
I wish to send my sincerest condolences and prayers to the family at this time. God has called you to be with Him but He shared you with all of us for which we are thankful. I will always remember the kindness concern and thoughfulness of Bennie whose home and kitchen were open to all and for his including me and my family for the past 60 years. You will always be remembered and truly loved. Love Pat
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Josephine Gaydos
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Dear Beloved Brother: Although I cannot be present to wish you a farewell my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of our family. Our family has been blessed and you have given us many years of good deeds and valued assistance for which I am very thankful. I will not forget the childhood we shared and wonderful memories of our lives with our parents. I am happy you are now with them and our brother Carl. Love Jay
Todd and Jan Putz
left a message on March 20, 2008:
No words can adequately express the sorrow we feel in Grandpa Bens passing. Our family loved him dearly and will truly miss him. We have so many wonderful memories as we were made to feel a part of the family. He was a wonderful caring person who created and left a long-lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren through his foresight with the family business. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elsie and the family.
Brenda Lazzaro Yoder
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Elsie and Family Our sympathies and great memories of Benny with dad and our family. He was a brother to my father and such an instrumental part of dads life. We will see you Friday you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Skip Lazzaro
left a message on March 20, 2008:
Dear Uncle Ben: For me you were always an easy guy to find. You were a great Uncle to me but most of all you were easy to find. I liked that. I have been thinking of you quite a bit in the last few days. While my thoughts wandered around significant moments in your life and mine I came to realize you were very easy for me to find. When I came to your house you were cooking some delightful Italian dish in the kitchen downstairs and serving me pasta and eggplant. We would talkI valued and trusted your Lazzaro perspective. I respected you because your love of family was clear and intense. You were there for me I could find youand rely on you. You taught me to place the family first above everything. I will always remember the dedication you had for your family.You showed this in your gathering of your family on holidays and Sundays and spending hours with Aunt El in planning preparing and cooking meals from the Old Country. My children recognized this as well from an early age and are better people because of your example. They learned from you and love you now immensely. I hope it is possible for me to earn a place in heaven some day. I know where you will bein one of Heavens kitchensI am sure. I know this because you were always an easy guy to find. I will never forget you. Love Skip
George Amanda and Jayke Putz
left a message on March 19, 2008:
We love you so much Gramps and will miss you.
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