Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

J.D. Vazzi, 66, of Staunton, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 7, at his residence. He was born Feb. 9, 1955, in Staunton, a son of the late Frank L. and Elizabeth (Straub) Vazzi. He married Rhonda Hoffman on May 21, 1975, and she survives.

J.D. was a carpenter with Local #664 in St. Louis, Mo., for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Vazzi of Staunton; two children, Kristine (Mike) Pinson of Worden, Donnie Vazzi of Denver, Colo .; three grandchildren, Ashton Vazzi, Alyssa Pinson, Wyatt Pinson; three brothers, Frank (Sheryl) Vazzi of Staunton, Jim Vazzi of Hillsboro, Bob Vazzi of Savannah, Ga .; one sister, Lisa (Derek) Steinmeyer of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald A. Vazzi.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. at Mr. T’s in Staunton.

Memorials are suggested to either the Worden Fire Department or to Worden American Legion Post #564.

Condolences may be left online at http://www.williamsonfh.com. Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.