Michael R. Pezzi, age 74, of Forest, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay surrounded by his family. 

He was born on August 29, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Oswald and Stella (Utech) Pezzi.  On May 17, 1969, Michael married Linda S. Breckner and she survives in Forest.   

Also surviving are his three children: Anthony Pezzi of Forest, Angela Pezzi of Forest and Deanna (Jeffery) Jameson of Ada; three grandchildren: Emma (Nathan) Mattson, Tyer Jameson and Brendan Jameson; two brothers: Thomas (Margaret) Pezzi and James Pezzi; and three sisters: Marilyn Sarnowski, Nancy McCormack and Mary Alyce (Charles) Grube. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Louie Pezzi and Gerald Pezzi.  

Michael retired from the U.S. Air Force and then worked for the Department of Defense, where he worked in Quality Assurance. Michael loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed attending their events.  

It was his wish to be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date.