Jackson Funeral Service - Arthur Izzi, Jr.

Arthur Izzi Jr., 88, of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, Friday, July 03, 2009 at the Elizabeth House.

He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Izzi Sr. and was also preceded in death by a son, John Robert Izzi.

He was born and raised in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, lived most of his life in St. Petersburg, Florida where he retired from Babcock & Wilcox Company after 30 years of service then moved to Henderson County six years ago to be with his family.

He attended Cornell and Columbia Universities and graduated from Brown University with a degree in Engineering.

He served in the United States Navy as Lieutenant j.g. during WWII in the Pacific Theater.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Kathryn A. Izzi; two daughters, Patricia Taylor and husband Fritz of Hendersonville and Pamela Cannon and husband Duane of Hendersonville; one son, Richard Izzi and wife Joan of Alabama; two grandchildren, Jessica Taylor and husband Kip and Brian Naples and wife Veronica who reside in Hendersonville and two grandchildren, Patrick Izzi and Andrea Cushing who reside out of state; seven great grandchildren, Teddy, Cody, Kelli, Tapanga, Maya all of Hendersonville and Riley and Parker who reside out of state; a sister-in-law, Muriel McFarlane; two nephews, Jim and Larry McFarlane; a niece, Peggy Harriett and several great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 09, 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Father John Norton officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. A reception for family and friends will follow.

Donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.