Joseph Pizzuto, 88, a WWII veteran and longtime resident of Powhatan, Va., died Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

He was born on March 19, 1921 in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest of 11 children of John and Sofia Pizzuto. He is survived by three daughters, Joann Browder of Midlothian, Va., Elaine Pizzuto and husband, Don Smith, of Cumberland, Va., and Teresa Dahmer and husband, Travis, of Middleburg, Va.; siblings, Lucy Patasce of Youngstown, Ohio, Rocco and Georgia Pizzuto of Bremerton, Wash., Theresa Zukosky of Brandenton, Fla., William J. Pizzuto of Canfield, Ohio, and Yolanda Wilson of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Dr. W. Douglas Browder and wife, Dr. Jennifer W. Browder, of Suffolk, Va., Lee-Ann B. Falvo and husband, Mark, of Midlothian, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Logan and Olivia Falvo, Wyatt and Emma Browder; longtime friends, Wayne and Jean Vaughan of Powhatan, Va. and D.E. Mosman; his much- loved dog, Zoe; and all members of the Powhatan County Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, where he was a longtime member.

Contributions in Joe’s memory should be made to your favorite charity.