John B. Lazzari III, devoted to God

John B. Lazzari III of Lewes died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia McElligott Lazzari.

He was born May 16, 1941, in NYC, son of the late John B. Lazzari II and Gertrude (Byrne) Lazzari. He graduated from Fordham Preparatory School in ‘59, Fordham University in ‘63 in New York, and received his master’s degree from Syracuse University.

John loved to travel the world. He also was a wonderful cook, many times just making up the recipes as he went along! John was a kind, gracious and generous friend to all whom he met. His unique sense of humor was enjoyed by all. Involved in many aspects of his faith-filled life, John was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, a Eucharistic Minister and served on many social concern ministries.

Alongside his devotion to God, John was devoted to his loving family. He is survived by his two sons: John B. Lazzari IV (Sue) of Midland Park, N.J., and Louis Michael Lazzari (Angela) of New Providence, N.J.; his five grandchildren: John B. Lazzari V, Patrick Lazzari, Michael Lazzari, Isabella Lazzari and Nicholas Lazzari; his two sisters: Mary Regina Niehaus (Richard) of Arlington, Va., and Ann Marie Beccue (Clay) of Barrington, R.I., and their children Christina Kunec (Robert) and David Beccue (Lauren). He is also survived by his former wife, Margaret Galgano Lazzari of Old Greenwich, Conn.

A viewing will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Omit flowers. Instead, donations are suggested to Gregorian University Foundation, 3220 N. St. N.W. #201, Washington, DC 20007, gregorianfoundation.org; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org.

Visit Mr. Lazzari’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.