Art graduated from Commerce High School then went to join the United States Army as a Airplane and Engine Mechanic. He received the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After being Honorably discharged he went to work for NASA as an engineer and safety diver for the Apollo missions. He was a member of Friendswood First United Methodist Church and had a passion for scuba diving, golf, bowling, watching sports, and reading.
He is survived by his children, Glenn Lizza and his wife Wendy, Diane Lizza Sanders and her husband Don, Wayne Lizza and Allen Lizza; grandchildren, Travis Praker, Joseph Lizza, Ashley Lizza, and Jessica Dyess and her husband Marty; and his sister Alma Kinsley.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church of La Porte, 9601 W. Fairmont Pkwy. La Porte, Texas 77571.