John Richard Suozzi, age 65 of Hampstead passed away Wednesday April 5,2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 24, 1952 in Brooklyn NY, son of the late Vito and Josephine Dolcemaore Suozzi. He was also predeceased by brothers William Anton Suozzi and Michael Suozzi.
John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ann Logsdon Suozzi of Hampstead; daughter Jodi Marie Suozzi (Nickolas) of New York; son John Anthony Suozzi (Samantha) of Wilmington; two grandchildren Nathan and Leah; brother Michael Suozzi (Erlinda) of VA; sisters Tess Suozzi (Cathy) of NY and Donna of PA. John is also survived by several loving brother and sister in laws; many nieces and nephews; and a strong brotherhood with Fire, EMS, Law, and the Red Knights.
John blessed our community with 21 years of service with Pender EMS and Fire as a firefighter EMT I and Rescue Tech. He loved to ride motorcycles and was a lifetime member of the Red Knights. John loved Racing and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed being a NY Yankee and UNC Tarheel fan.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was and operating engineer in New York.
A memorial service to honor his life will be on Thursday April 13, 2017 at 10:30am at Pender EMS & Fire Station 4 at 801 Flake Ave Topsail Beach. A procession of emergency vehicles will leave Kiwanis Park 586 Sloop Point Loop Rd and proceed to EMS Station 4 where the service will be conducted by Pastor Jeff and Pastor Joey. A celebration of his life will be held in New York at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to LCF Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401 or Pender EMS & Fire Explorers 805 Ridgewood Ave. Burgaw, NC 28425. You are invited to sign the guest book above and write a tribute to the family if you wish, CLICK HERE.
