BORN

1972

DIED

2016

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Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel

120 West 13th

Lawrence, Kansas

Anthony Pezzetti Obituary

Anthony "Tony" Dean Pezzetti, 44, left our world for a much greater journey on July 15, 2016, in the early morning hours at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Family and friends surrounded him.

Tony was recently diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor that progressed rapidly and ultimately took his life much too soon.

Tony was born June 10, 1972 in Des Moines, IA the son of Ronald and Kitty (Rothfus) Pezzetti. He married Lara Scortichini July 3, 2010 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Kitty, West Des Moines, his father, Ron, Fontanelle, IA; grandmother, Wilma Rothfus, Indianola, IA; step daughters, Adriana, Alexia, Sofia, Kiara Jadlow, Lawrence; son, Jacob Reafleng, Iowa; sister, Tonia (Justin) Ryan, Solon, IA; three nieces, Taylor, Josie, Tia; and one nephew, Jackson. His grandparents, Fred and Elsie Pezzetti and Harold Rothfus, preceded him in death.

Tony loved to watch football, especially his favorite team, the Pittsburg Steelers. He was an avid Kansas Jayhawks fan. Tony enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, coaching softball, and playing soccer. He was an accomplished carpenter and dedicated to helping others.

Funeral services for Tony will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private inurnment will be held at a later date in Des Moines, IA.

The family will greet friends at 12:00 p.m. one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the mortuary.

In lieu flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Anthony Pezzetti Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 17, 2016.
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I felt deep sadness when I heard this about Tony. He was such a caring young man & a loving Stepson. I will hold fond memories of him forever in my heart. R.I.P Tony!!

Gloria J. Kalbach

July 25, 2016

So shocked about your passing my condolences to all family and friends.Anthony will always be remembered and we were lucky to have gotten to know him when he attended and graduated with our classmate of Lincoln Central. He made an impact on us fellow classmates and we are all still in shock of this news. He was a great friend. He will truly be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.

Juanita Amdahl

Classmate

July 21, 2016

I am shocked to hear of Tony's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Tony.

Tricia West

July 21, 2016

god bless you tony,my heart is heavy,for all of you.

joe coonce

July 19, 2016

tony you are my friend and you will be missed dearly,thanks for being a good friend to me,and i enjoyed helping you with the house painting we did over the last couple of years,every time i go by the houses we painted,i will be reminded of our times painting.

joe coonce

July 19, 2016

Lara, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Trudi Carabio

July 19, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. May God grant you the peace spoken of at Jeremiah 29:11. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Eric W

July 19, 2016

Rest in Peace Kemper Family.

-Bill Willett
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Bill Willett

July 18, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is so heavy for all of you.

monica mckinney

July 17, 2016

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