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Richard Sylvester Pergolizzi 1936 - 2006

Richard Sylvester Pergolizzi of Grahamsville, Sullivan County, NY was born on August 23, 1936 in Brooklyn, and died at age 69 years old on August 4, 2006 in Leesburg, Loudoun County, VA. Richard Pergolizzi was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park.

Richard Sylvester Pergolizzi

Grahamsville, Sullivan County, NY 12740

August 23, 1936

Brooklyn, New York, United States

August 4, 2006

Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

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Introduction

Richard's father was James J. Pergolizzi (1905 - 1992), born in Italy, and his mother was Madeline Elizabeth Smith (1904 - 1997), born in New York. He had one brother, James, who was a lawyer and in practice with Richard later in life. He married Marie D'Ambrosio (1940 - 1987) and they had 2 children, Richard Jr. (now a doctor - radiologist) and Laura. As an adult, Richard lived in New York and Virginia. You can read 2 obituaries that include more details about the accomplished life of this attorney, public servant, and entrepreneur at Richard Sylvester Pergolizzi: Obituary
08/23

1936

Birthday

August 23, 1936

Birthdate

Brooklyn, New York United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Richard was Caucasian and of Italian lineage.
Nationality & Locations

Richard was a US citizen born in Brooklyn New York.
Early Life & Education

Richard a6tended high school in Cornwall New York and Brooklyn Law School
Professional Career

For 18 years previous to his death, Richard had a law office. He was in practice with his brother, James. They specialized in construction law and building development, After "retirement", he partnered in another law firm. P:reviously, Richard started working under Governor Nelson Rockefeller and continued under Governor Mario Cuomo in the New York State Real Estate Division of Housing. He also owned a restaurant in Del Ray FL and assisted the Carpinone family in operating Christopher's in Hurleyville.
Personal Life & Family

Richard was a member of Elks Lodge 1971 and the Call Shanty Hunting Club. He loved fishing and hunting, and was a gourmet.
08/4

2006

Death

August 4, 2006

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia United States
Death location

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Gravesite & Burial

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Funeral date
Fairfax Memorial Park in VA
Burial location
Obituary

PERGOLIZZI, RICHARD S., SR. On Friday, August 4, 2006, at his residence in Leesburg, VA. Husband of the late Marie V. Pergolizzi; devoted father of Dr. Richard S. (Cheryl) Pergolizzi, Jr. and Laura Pergolizzi; dear brother of James J. Pergolizzi, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Luca and Miah Pergolizzi. Friends may call at the EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA, on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Fairfax Memorial Park on Wednesday, August 9 at 11 a.m. Online condolences to www.everlyfuneralhomes.com Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 7, 2006. There are 2 obituaries included here. The 2nd (with more details) is below: RICHARD PERGOLIZZI OBITUARY Richard S. Pergolizzi, formerly of Grahamsville, died on Friday, August 4, 2006 at his residence in Leesburg, Va. He was 70. For the past 18 years, Richard had his law office in Grahamsville. The son of James J. Pergolizzi and Madeline Pergolizzi (Smith), he was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on August 23, 1936. A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, he had a successful legal partnership with his brother James J. Pergolizzi Jr. on Commack, Long Island, specializing in construction law and building developments. Subsequently, he joined the New York State Real Estate Division of Housing. Richard started working under Governor Nelson Rockefeller and continued under Governor Mario Cuomo. Among his major projects for New York State, Richard was legal counsel for the development of Co-Op City in the Bronx. He was governor's liaison for the Love Canal tragedy near Buffalo. Under Governor Cuomo, Richard was the lead writer of several laws. He eventually worked for the New York State Liquor Authority. Upon retirement, Richard moved to Sundown and then to Route 55A in Napanoch. Too active to retire, he shared a Grahamsville law office with William A. Brenner. Richard was a member of Elks Lodge 1971 in Napanoch and the Call Shanty Hunting Club. He was an avid under and fisherman, frequently hunting and bringing his family to the Sullivan and Ulster County area. A country boy, he attended high school in Cornwall. Richard was also a gourmet. He operated a successful restaurant in Del Ray, Fla. and assisted the Carpinone family operate Christopher's in Hurleyville. His mailbox was usually half full with food and wine magazines. Richard was the treasurer and communications director for the Brenner for US Senate campaign. Richard is survived by Dr. Richard S. Pergolizzi Jr. and wife Cheryl of Fairfax, Va. and daughter Laura Pergolizzi of New York City and Hollywood, and two grandchildren, Luca (born Juy 16, 2006) and Miah Pergolizzi. He was predeceased by his wife Marie V. Pergolizzi. Funeral services were held at the Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax, Va. on August 8, 2006 with graveside services at Fairfax Memorial Park on Wednesday August 9, 2006. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com Published by Times Herald-Record on Aug. 22, 2006.

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Richard Sylvester Pergolizzi lived 5 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 69.

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