Visiting Rhode Island this week. The history is intense. You would love the scenery. I am here with Rachel for the Nationals. Just thinking of you, and how much we all miss you being with us. 

Your loving son,

Robert

Easter has past and spring is here. George past the same day as you did, only 3 years later. March has been a real bummer as of late. The funeral is in 2 days, and it seems that our lives here really are too short. It was sad to see him go as he did, but he is in a better place. He was an organ donor and helped many people to live on because of his generosity. 

I miss you dad, and it is not getting easier as the days pass. I guess time will change that feeling. Until then, I will try to do my best to live up to the standards you taught me. Thanks for everything you did for me.

Your loving son,

Robert

I am giving it my best shot, and doing things just the way you taught me. It has been hectic lately, but I am working hard to make the best of the jobs I have in front of me. The skills you taught me are the key to my success. I appreciate everything you did for me every day of my life. I sure do miss not seeing you every day. It is different, but I still feel your presence. I am working as if you are right beside me, and that keeps me going. Although I work by myself, I do not feel alone. I can imagine you asking me something from the next room, telling me to get that particular project done asap or whether I would like to go get some food. I seem to miss eating lunch the most. I do not do that by myself because it feels so different- that was just for us to share. 

I am giving it my all lately to fix a bad situation, so time has been at a premium. I sure do wish you were here because I know you would have told me to just go and fix it. That was the best thing you could have ever told me. I do not listen to the chatter that abounds, I am just fixing it. Thanks Dad!!

Your loving son,

Robert

Miss u a lot, wish we had more Time together        
Love you  
Michael

It is Easter Sunday. I remember going to church with you on Easter. Those were really good times for me. Thank you for being such a good father to me.

Your loving son,

Robert

Been a while since I wrote, but I think about you every day. I knew it would be hard to deal with losing you, but I never thought it would be this difficult. I deal with it in the best way that I can, but it is difficult, nonetheless. I came to rely on you being there for me, and now, it can be such a lonely existence. I truly miss our daily lunches and evening chats-those things will stay with me forever. 

It has truly been quite the couple of years since you passed from this world. Things have never been close to as they were while you were here. I do not feel they will ever be the same. I miss you so much, and so does everyone else. I think about you often and truly cherish the times we had together. 

Your loving son,

Robert

Another year-------Another year. They seem to be passing faster now. The days are a blur as one blends into the next. Almost two years have  
past since you passed from this earth. It seems like yesterday in every way. Hopefully, the days will become less blurry as time passes---at least I hope so. 

Your loving son,

Robert

The days just pass as they always do. Life as we know it - a series of endless toils. Work is our closest friend- sometimes loved as well as hated. How many times you told me that I should take time to do things other than work? I have been listening to those words. So many projects to consider, but the battles must be very selectively engaged. No person is capable of clearing the slate on his own. I think about you all the time. Just holding a piece of wood a certain way brings back many memories of times we shared together. It seems like a lifetime since I last saw you, but it is no less painful. All those projects we did together were very important to me. They are stored away in my memory and comfort me in my day to day life. I see what you did and try to emulate it as best as I possibly can. It just seems natural as I go through the process. Thanks for all you did for me throughout my life. I owe you so much and will always be grateful for your generous help.

Lately, I have been thinking how lucky I was to be able to go with you on the big boat. Those were good times for me. It is amazing how much stuff we did together. Life has definitely seemed "smaller" since you passed. The grand projects and the big adventures are now few and far between. Hopefully, I will be able to have some of those grand times with my kids so they will have memories of me like I have with you. 

Your loving son,

Robert

Time sure flies by! Hard to keep up with daily tasks, but they keep coming. You were right when you told me about doing one thing at a time. Seems like getting something accomplished makes the list feel a lot less complicated. I sure do miss you being here with me. No longer do I have a person who can point me in the exact direction I should take. I really came to depend on your judgement. I can truly say that you had all the right answers. I hope that one day people will be able to say that about me- Time will tell. 

Your loving and eevoted son, 

Robert

The days pass with clocklike precision with little regard for human desire. Never do they ask if we would like a reprieve. Never do they waver in any regard. Days are always there one right after another marching in perfect step to a silent drummer only they seem to hear. How wonderful it would be to stop such mindless progression and view the world in a different light. I hope that is how you see it now--- As if Time is standing still.

I have been doing as much as I can each day, but with you not being there, things just seem very strange. I miss all the stories and the jokes and daily lunches. They just do not seem the same anymore. I knew these days would come and I dreaded the moment. I could not have been more correct....These last few months have been rough and your birthday was extremely so. I am going to try to do my best and get out of this funky way that has me in its grasp because I know that is what you would tell me to do. Bye for now and I will be thinking of you. 

Your Loving Son,

Robert

I miss you so much and wish you were here with me. I miss you all the time. I never stop thinking about you and I've always loved you. I think about you and all the things that we did together. I remember everything we did and we really had a happy family. I speak to you every night and I really do miss you.

Love Flora

A new year has begun. Rachel won the Little Miss Jefferson Parish this week and is starting on her new play with JPAS. Robbie is going to Karate and keeping busy. The fireworks were great as usual. All of this was great, but the kids missed you very much---and---so did I. I guess it should get easier in time, but for now, the weight is extreme. Well, the birthdays are coming and we will celebrate as usual. You will be there with us in spirit. Thinking of you always,

Your devoted son,

Robert

A month s passed since I wrote to you last, but you have been onmy mind for the entire time. We went t Gatlinburg and Robbie's team won the division title during the Thanksgiving holidays. He is getting a beautiful new team jacket and made some wonderful memories along the way. The trip was amazing. It snowed and the mountains were covered with a blanket of snow. Rchel and I hiked up the mountains and had a great time. Her first snowman was a success according to her. I must say, It was rather a nice snowman for a first timer. The kids played football in the snow and it was amazing. Icannot describe the scenery with mere words. Since coming back, it has been nothing but homework and not much else. By the way, J.C. called and they would love to have Robbie come play football for them. He is showing his ability and people are seeing it. He is very humble and does not talk about it at all. He is making it on his ability alone.
    I need to get out of the funky way that this city and my job create for our lives. It seems that there is so much to do in the world, and I am so glad that my kids are actually allowing me the privaledge to expeience with them there journeys around this country. Rachel has her eyes on the world championships and that would be something special even if she only competes and we get to go to another country across the world. When we got back from Gatlinburg, Rachel won the Little Miss New Orleans. She actually could have competed with the older women and might have just won. She really is something else. 2 great kids Pops, and I know you were very proud of them. 
     As I am writing this, I feel like you are right here with me- speaking as we used to. I suddenly forgot all the "stuff" that hs been bothering me and felt as good as I ever have. It makes me think about all the times we used to just hang out and chew the fat......I miss that so much!! I was truly a lucky guy to be able to spend those times with you.....and to be able to spend this moment with you. You knew that you were more than just my Dad- You were my friend, and I am lost sometimes when I think about you not being here with me anymore. Each litt "disaster" in life feels a little worse than it used to. No longer do I have Gibralter to protect me, so the bruises and the bumps are taking there toll. They say time heals all wounds...Yet, I beg to differ. They might scab over and finally seal themselves up, but nevertheless, they are still there- constant reminders of the pain that went with each of them. However, we must venture forward, and that is what I must do. Till my words flow again.

Your devoted Son,

Robert

The big game tomorrow. Robbie is going to be playing in the Parish Championship again. We will see how it goes this time. Lots to do tonight, so I must go. You are in my thoughts always. I wish you were here to see him-- He is really doing fantastic.


Your devoted son,

Robert

What a few weeks. One disaster after another, but.... in all that time, lots of good things have been experienced. Robbie made the school football team as a 6th grader----They said they do not take 6th graders--- I guess someone was wrong. Rachel made the All Star volleyball team and is playing very well. She also started her practice for the Nutcracker play and had her artwork displayed at the Dollars for Scholars event. I am still plugging away on the new house--- but, I do not have to tell you how hard it is without you being there. I feel your presence when I am working and that eases the burden of the load. It is slow going working on such a big project in my spare time, but in the end, it will be well worth it. Donald Trump has nothing on us--- Right Pops?
Well, off to the playoffs. One game away from the jacket and the wall of fame for Robbie. It is getting cold outside-----He can use a new jacket.


Your devoted son,

Robert

Went to the first concert since you left us. I took the kids and met Barry and his friends. Very nice time along the Mississippi last night. The breeze was blowing----signalling that change is a coming.

Wish you were there----But, I guess you were--- in all of us. 

Thinking of you,

Your devoted son,


Robert

Signed the papers on the new house this week, and I already starting to proceed with the work. Each time I go there, I think of the times we spent working on all the projects over the years. I am blessed to have been taught by you so many wionderful things. I hope that each day will allow me to make progress in the way that progress was made when you were here with me. It is a slow process, but "One job at a time." as you told me so often. I think of you so many times each day and everything I do reminds me of you. I miss you dad! 

Your loving and devoted son,

Robert Pizzolato

Who would believe that such a year would ultimately play out for this family. Such dire straits for so many individuals- The level of grief so in tense----only time can heal such wounds. Untimely deaths fill the air---It seems. Yes!!!! Only time will tell. 


Your devoted son,

Robert

Another building project---This time a solo event. It seems that it will be monumental, but if done in the way you fashioned, it becomes just a series of steps. One thing at a time is what you said to me, and you said it often. I know you were right. All things big and overwhelming are comprised of many individual and distinct parts and steps. Following that logic has and will help me always. I miss you dad! I was thinking about you the other day, and I felt crushed because you are not here with me like you once were. I miss the afternoon lunches and the little talks. I miss the drives to get parts. It is amazing just how much time we spent together. I always knew that one day you would be gone from me----I dreaded every bit of the thought. Now that you are truly gone, I dread it all the more. I have been doing most everything in my power to live up to the expectations you had of me. You always wanted the best for me and my family, and I thank you! I will always miss you and think of you often. I am so happy that you were my father. 

Your loving and devoted son,

Robert

Hey dad,

I know you would be proud of Rachel. It felt like you were there with us when she was performing. It was truly a memorable event. 

Your devoted son,

Robert

Hey Dad, 

It has been a long and very hot summer this year. I think of you all the time as I am doing my daily work load. We have been traveling for Rachel's gymnastics and Robbie has been playing baseball as well as Karate. He just got his second degree black belt. He mentioned how much he missed you being there when he got it- He sure put on a show. The kids surely miss you. Mom misses you so very much. She talks about you all the time and she tells me how she imagines you in the house  all the time. 66 years is a long time to be with someone and now that you are gone, she truly does miss you. I am living my life in the way you would want, and I am trying to do the best that I can in all aspects of that life. I will keep you in my thoughts as I have always done. You meant so much to me and I hope that I will be able to live to the standards we talked so much about.

Your loving son,

Robert

Time is surely passing--- and yet,----the loss is no less heavy on the soul. Months seem like years as it seems forever since I saw you last. I can only see in my mind what I saw so many times with my eyes-- The picture was painted very vividly. I miss you each and every day-----I can only see that continuing from here on out. My time with you was very precious to me and it remains that way. Thank you dad for all you did for me. I can only hope I  showed you truly how much I appreciated everything you did for me. 


Your loving and devoted son,

Robert

As each day passes, the moments become more precious. The walks in the park, the movie nights, the parties and the ball games-----each one comes into focus with just a little bit more precision. A sign of wisdom? --- I hope as such. Nevertheless, I will cherish all the moments with my kids as I cherish the moments I shared with you. Always in my thoughts are the days we shared.

You loving and devoted son,

Robert

Each and every day has been more and more complicated since you left me--- The load is truly heavy. But, you taught me to handle the problems one at a time----- and that is truly the best way to move forward. I can remember when we were pressured by so many problems at one time and you just went about solving each one in turn. It seemed like, in no time, the mountain was reduced to a mere hill and we were off to another project. I guess it will be the same for me as time goes by-- I just have to realize that if I follow the path you so purposely laid, I will be able to tear down the mountain of problems that lies in front of me. 

Your loving and devoted son,


Robert

Time passes ever so swiftly---Every day brings with it new challenges intertwined in archaic drivel. Challenges that once would have crushed me are being met head on- Conquered as if by accident. Your teachings were well accepted and the tools you gave me-- Put to use. In all those years we shared, you placed tools in my case to be used each and every day- What a wonderful toolbox you built with me. How can I thank you? How do I say what, I hope, I made so very clear to you?  The tools!----The wonderful tools being used to the best of my ability is my thanks to you. From the moment I wake in the morning, my movements are those tools. Every little nuance -- Taken note! Although I did not see it so prominently when you were here, I see it now. The way I hold the wood... The way I measure the distance...The way I fix the problems---- The movements and mannerisms are the same. You taught me well and my tool box is diverse-- More diverse than I may ever know. You were my right arm and you still are for me. Although you have been physically taken from me, you are still here. I learned so much from you------ I am as greatful as anyone could ever be. I see you in everything I do and you are, truly, still at my side each and every day. Than you for being such a great Father to me.

Your loving and devoted son,

Robert

Mr.Mike , Thank you for the opportunity and the privilege that I had to get to know you the last 40 years...  Some holidays and special occasions, even anniversary's, I had the pleasure of being a part of with you. Each time I was able to see you, you treated me like family. You always made me feel like,  I belonged... Always smiling and arms wide open like I was a long lost child.  I will never forget you or the way you made me feel.  I am so over Joyed that you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior as it gives your family, friends, and I comfort in knowing you are in Heaven now, and waiting for us to make that same decision for Christ, so that we can be together again, with Christ.  I Love You,                   Cindy

Mr.Mike, Thank you for the opportunity and privilege that I had getting to know you the last 40 years. Some Holidays and special occasions, Anniversary's... Some of your most important memories, I had the pleasure of being a part of...Every-time I saw you, you welcomed me smiling,  always smiling and arms wide open.  I shall never forget you.  I am so thankful you gave your life to Christ, so that your family, friends, and I, can take comfort in knowing you are in Heaven now, waiting for us to make that same decision, for Christ...Rest in Peace my friend, I love you!  See you soon.

Dad....some time has gone by now and we have done just as you asked and moved on with our lives. We know your up there with God looking upon us and will guide us thru our life by always being in our heart. You will never be forgotten and always loved. You are at peace now and suffer no more and i know your just shrimping up there catching all the shrimp, one day i hope to be there with you enjoying the fishing and peace that only God and Faith will bring. God bless You Dad, you have been a great insperation in my life and i will never forget you and love you always

thinking of you mr.mike thank you for all the memories and everything you taught me about life in general, your house was my second home away from home growing up across the street as a kid, rest in peace and you always will be in my thoughts and prayers you were truly a great person and friend, my sympathy also goes out to your family that has known me since i was 14 years old, rest in peace my friend

Another day---Relentless. The pain of your passing is only stymied by the incalculable memories indelibly written in my mind. Days pass as mere moments in time all the while the memories press ever so greatly on my soul. My Father---My Friend, I miss you ever so much.

Your loving and devoted son,

Robert

Days have passed since you left- Now.... A lifetime... It seems. Your image indelible in my minds eye. The loss greater than all others- Beyond comprehension. The emptiness left by your absence.... Undeniable. It is said that "Time heals all wounds.".... A wound so deep will require time in its eternity. Thinking of you Father,

Your loving and devoted son,

Robert

My Father.....my friend- I will never forget the moments we shared together. You have touched every facet of my life during the 45 years we shared together... and... I thank you. I am what I am today because of you, and I will always strive to be the best man I can be. I hope I can instill in my children the goodness and love you instilled in me. You were so much more than a father---- You were my friend! Words alone cannot describe the feelings of loss I feel at this moment. Although my sadness is undeniable, there is joy in my heart for I know you are smiling down on me each and every moment, and I will carry that thought with me all the days of my life. You will truly be missed. Sleep now and wait for me....and know....one day we will share those moments together again-Forever!

Your loving and devoted son


Robert Charles Pizzolato Sr.

Dad,
I have been with you for 40 years now and together with your help i have learned very much in life. We have spent many holidays, birthdays, and crawfish boils together enjoying each others company and conversation. I will truly miss you as you were a Father to me. When my father passed you became a very special light in my life. I built a dream with you and i wish we could have that dream together now and be out catching all the shrimp we can. My heart is with you always and may you rest in peace and Gods Speed, Your Son in Law

To The Pizzolato Family,
So Saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Mike. He was always so nice and always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Mr. Mike will be greatly missed, forever cherished, and always remembered.

Barry,

Martha and I are very sorry for your loss. Regardless of of a child's age the death of of one your parents is especially difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We know that your father is very proud to have had you as a son. We have personally witnessed your love, concern, and care for those who are in need of assistance in your family and Rotary life. 

We hope your difficult time passes soon.   
Love,

Martha and Lindhe

My heartfelt love and prayers go out to Barry and all his family members during this sad time. Though sad we may be here on earth, let us also be joyful that he is rejoicing with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven! 

God Bless,

Brenda Fallon Chase

Aunt Flora, Michael, Barry, Connie and Robert,

Our hearts go out to you and your families in your time of sorrow. May the memories of Uncle Mike and the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Steve, Theo and Rihana

Dear Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are very much with you and Julie at this time.  We have fond memories of your dear father when you and he worked on our house.  He was an all around great guy who was most pleasant with his way of putting you at ease about everything.  Indeed, he'll be missed.  But know this our friend, our fervent prayers for you are that in the not too distant future, you'll harvest a treasure trove of forgotten memories of you Dad, and smile.

Elaine and I have been friends and neighbors of your father for the past forty years.  He was a good man, and always trying to help, and do things for others.  We were elated to hear that he recently gave his heart to the Lord.  We pray that the peace of knowing this, gives the Pizzolato family a sense of comfort during this sorrowful time.

Dear Barry;
I'm sorry for your loss and all the bad things that have happened to you this year. I hope your dad didn't suffer. . Please get well and come back to Rotary. We miss your smiling face.
Love, Jackie

Sincere sympathy from the Rotary Club Of Metairie

The Harrell/Pizzolato Family has been my second family since the day I was born.  May it bring comfort to you that he was greeted by a great group up there!!!  My deepest sympathy to the entire Pizzolato Family for the loss of such a GREAT MAN!!!

I worked with Mike for many years at Bell.  He was a good technician, good craftsman and a good guy.  May he rest in peace.

sadly missed by me and my family i have known you since i was 14 and went to school with your children and grew up across the street from you, i learned a lot from mr. mike rest in peace my friend, you were truly a great person and friend

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Michael V. Pizzolato Jr.

February 14, 1930 – March 29, 2013

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

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