- Date Of Birth: July 16, 1941
- Date Of Death: October 30, 2021
- State: Connecticut
Edward “Grampy” Francis Piazza, Esq., 80, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on October 30. He was born in New Haven July 16, 1941 to Dr. George and Blanche Crossley Piazza. He graduated from Notre Dame H.S (Class of 1959) where he received the Man of the Year award, Fordham University (Class of 1963) and Boston College Law School (Class of 1966). He practiced law with Trotta Law Offices and latest Del Sole and Del Sole before he retired in 2001.
He married the love of his life, Judy, and for 56 years together, were lifelong residents of the Morris Cove and St. Bernadette’s community, moving three times all within a four block radius. He leaves his devoted wife, Judith Votto Piazza, son Edward Francis Piazza Jr. (Heather) of Ocala Fl. son Philip George Piazza (Michelle) of Branford CT. He also leaves five grandchildren Alyssa Piazza of Napa, California, Edward Miller of Branford, CT, Ethan Piazza of Branford CT, Jessica Piazza of Branford CT and Giovanni Piazza of Ocala Florida. He also leaves 3 Step-Grandchildren Randy Piazza, Mackenzie Piazza & Cody Piazza, all of Ocala Fl. He also leaves his older brother, George Piazza (Elaine) of Hamden CT, cousin Frank Ardizzone (Marion) of New Haven, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Robert and Louise Ferrando of Cheshire, CT and many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.
Besides his wife and family, the other loves of Ed’s life were his Philadelphia Phillies, BC Eagles and Fordham Rams. The passion he had for his sports teams was often met with much heartache. Thankfully he was rewarded for his years of devotion with World Series titles for the Phillies in 1980 and in 2008, and multiple National Titles for BC in Hockey and one in Lacrosse. He loved his hats and t-shirts, especially those celebrating championships!
For someone who enjoyed sitting in his living room chair, Ed led a very active life.
Ed was an avid reader, especially presidential biographies including numerous volumes about his favorite, President Harry Truman. Throughout his life he was an avid stamp collector, coin collector, and baseball card collector.
