John James Bazzetta

John James Bazzetta (87) passed with peace, grace, and dignity on August 21, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his children David Bazzetta (Cheryl), Rick Bazzetta, Lorie McKellar (William), and Joseph, his stepdaughter Victoria Scott, and stepson-Preston Scott (Leah). Grandchildren; Joshua Bazzetta (Roxanne), Sarah Pettengill (Ryan), Ashley Denryter (Andy), Joann Brown (Joshua), Maggie Schott, Elizabeth Grossman, and Duncan McKellar (Kessa). Great grandchildren; Gio Bazzetta, Kaylin Bazzetta, Georgia Brown, Ryder Blackwell, Benjamin Pettengill, Wyatt Blackwell, Emma Pettengill, Noah Schott, Bailey Blackwell, Colton Schott. Joshua Hudson Brown, Bennett McKellar, Charlotte Denryter, and Kinley McKellar.

It has been said that a man’s legacy is determined by how his story continues in the hearts of those he knew.

John was born on November 20, 1934, to Joseph Bazzetta and Mary (McCusker). His brother Frank was born 5 years later. The family lived in Detroit, where John went to Nativity Catholic School until 1947 when the family moved to Roseville, Michigan. John went to Roseville HS, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. After graduating in 1952 he married Joann (Burke) in 1954 and began an apprenticeship at Chrysler Corporation at the Dodge Main plant.

John and Joann had four children (David, Rick, Lorie, and Joseph) they lived in Warren, Michigan for nearly 20 years before Joann died of cancer in 1980.

John and Nancy (Merritt) were married for 36 years. John made the decision to retire from Chrysler after 38 years, so that he and Nancy could spend their time together in Lakeland, Florida.

John Bazzetta’s legacy lives on with all those who knew him and loved him.

He will be missed, but never forgotten.

The family is suggesting that in lieu of flowers any memorials be sent in memory of John Bazzetta to Good Shepard Hospice, 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland FL. 33805.

Details for a celebration of John’s life will be announced later.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nationalcremation.com/location/oviedo for the Bazzetta family.