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John Randazzo
Longtime Merokian John Randazzo died on Friday, June 25, after a brief illness. He was 92 years old.
Mr. Randazzo is survived by his four sons, John, Joel, Jeffrey and Jerome, their respective wives and numerous grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Betty.
Mr. Randazzo was born in Sicily, Italy and immigrated to the United States. This self-made man, an electrical engineer by trade, was also a first-generation American who served his country during the Second World War. Mr. Randazzo was raised in Freeport and graduated from the Pratt Institute with a degree in electrical engineering. He did advanced study at Hofstra University, also in electrical engineering and worked for Freeport Electrical Contractors for many years. He also worked as an electrical inspector for Town of Hempstead’s building department.
Mr. Randazzo’s nephew, Jay Pitti, noted that his uncle was the electrical inspector for the Marriott complex at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. Mr. Randazzo moved to Merrick in 1948 and was an active member of Curé of Ars Roman Catholic Church. “He was very well loved by his family and friends,” said Mr. Pitti. “He was always there to help out when someone was in need.”
A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Wednesday, June 30. Interment is at Holy Rood Cemetery.