Wednesday Obituaries

Peter Victor “Pete” Liuzza
(October 13, 1929 – September 27, 2010)

Peter “Pete” Liuzza, 80 years old of Independence, was called home for a final rest on Monday, September 27, 2010. He came into this world on October 13 1929, a beloved son of Josephine and Anthony Liuzza. A Korea war veteran, he earned the Silver Star for Valor in action, Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Campaign Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. After the war, he met and married his loving wife of 58 years, Carmel Kaselwicz Liuzza. They have 6 children, Pete and his wife, Leslie, Connie, Karen and her husband, Warren, Annette, Paul and his wife, Terri, and Stephen. Together his legacy lives on with 9 grandchildren, Rachel, Jason, Elizabeth, Erin, Angela, Brent, Adam, Cloey, and Paul, Jr. 4 great-grandchildren, Carmel Sadie, Donald Brayden, Ella, and Lillian. He was a strong, amazing man who loved to work and garden. He will be missed everyday by all who loved him. Memorial Services will be held at a later date at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

A resident of Greensburg, he died at 4:16 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010 at his residence in Greensburg. He was born November 10, 1935 in Baton Rouge and was 74 years of age. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

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