MANALAPAN,
NJ – April 6, 2015 -- Edward R. Razzetti [October 9, 1935 – April 5,
2015], first vice present of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association
of New Jersey and a board member for nearly three decades, passed away on
Sunday, April 5, 2015.
Razzetti,
79, of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, formerly of East Rutherford, was born in Passaic
to Edward and Florence Razzetti
“Ed
was one of the finest men I ever knew,” said SBOANJ President Tom
Luchento. “He always provided good counsel to me and to the SBOANJ.
He was my right hand man. I will miss him dearly. All of us at the
SBOANJ send our condolences to his family.”
An
Army veteran, he was the owner of Fairmount Car and Truck Leasing in Hackensack
for 50 years.
Edward
was a devoted horse owner and breeder for many years, racing horses at various
tracks, including the Meadowlands. The longest serving member of the
SBOANJ, he was also an active member of the United States Trotting Association.
The
beloved husband of Joanne (nee Meyer) Razzetti, he was the devoted father of
James Razzetti of New York City, and Jill Bovino and her husband, Dean, of
Saddle River. Loving grandfather of Connor and Devin.
Funeral
from Costa Memorial Home, Boulevard and Central Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ,
on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 9 a .m. Funeral Liturgy from Corpus
Christi R.C. Church, Hasbrouck Heights, at 10 a.m. Private cremation will
follow.
Visitation
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Costa Memorial Home, 170 Central
Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
--For
more information, www.costamemorialhome.com
