Nick Toby Larizza, Jr.

Nicholas (Nick) Toby Larizza Jr. passed away from cancer on May 2nd, 2016 surrounded by his loving family; he was 82. Nick, who was a long time resident of Long Beach, was born in Seneca Falls New York, November 5, 1933. He was the oldest of seven children to Italian immigrants Anna LaMuralgia and Nicholas Larizza. Nick’s family moved to Long Beach when he was a teenager, he attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1962. He worked at McDonnell Douglas as a machinist until leaving to work the family business with his parents and siblings. LaRizza’s Pizza House was located at 1837 E 7th St, Long Beach. He worked there until his retirement in 1995. Nick was a bowler and in later life loved his iPad and was an avid golfer. He loved his family and friends. Nick had a sincerely kind heart and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his two children Tony Larizza/Sinara & Tina Parker/Christopher; 5 grandchildren: Nick Larizza, Katherine McLean/Sean, Nolan Larizza, Zachary Simon and Taylor Larizza; 2 great-grandchildren Charlotte Renee and Paige Riley McLean. Nick is also survived by 4 siblings, Michael Larizza, Richard Larizza, Edward Larizza and Deborah Carter/Jesse and sister-in-law Patricia Larizza. Nick is also survived by many nieces and nephews.