Alphonse Iannuzzi Sr. "Funzi", 93, a lifelong resident of Carlstadt, passed away on November 19, 2016. He was the son of Italian immigrants, Frank and Elsie Iannuzzi. Alphonse served in the U.S. Army during WWII in 106 Infantry Division Battery C, 590th Field Artillery Battalion. Mr. Iannuzzi fought in Battle of the Bulge, was captured and a POW in Germany for five months. Funzi was an advocate for veterans and received numerous medals and recognition for serving in WWII and being a POW. For 30 years, he was a service technician for PSE&G in Clifton and retired at the age of 55. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the VFW and American Legion, Quartermaster Townsman & Royal Brigade Drum Corp and served as a Councilman. He coached Little League for 53 years in Carlstadt and East Rutherford. Funzi was a lifelong fan of the NY Giants, SF Giants and Notre Dame. He married Ellie (nee Perri) from Carlstadt on October 12, 1957. Loving father of Alphonse, Jr. and his wife Veronica, Maria Lise, Frank Sal, Luke and his wife Linda. Cherished grandfather of Alphonse III, Marissa and her husband John-Michael Rovetto, Jordan and Gianna.

Carlstadt Little League will dedicate the 2017 season to the memory of "Funzi" Iannuzzi on Opening Day. This will take place Saturday, April 8th down at Peter Rasmus Field along Ninth Street in Carlstadt. 

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