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Ridgewood High School Honors the legacy of Beloved Educator and Assistant Principal Basil Pizzuto

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Beyond the Classroom: Heermance Place Officially Renamed “Pizzuto Way”

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Ridgewood NJ, Some educators leave a lasting mark on a school building, but Basil Pizzuto left one on an entire generation.

In a deeply moving and permanent tribute to a man whose influence stretched far beyond the confines of a classroom, Ridgewood High School (RHS) officially announced the renaming of Heermance Place to Pizzuto Way. The emotional dedication ceremony took place alongside the school’s vibrant annual Celebration of the Arts, drawing community members, educators, and former students together to honor a local legend.

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A Legacy Etched in Stone: Ridgewood High School to Unveil “Pizzuto Way” This June

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Ridgewood Legend Honored: Heermance Place Officially Renamed “Pizzuto Way” at RHS

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The heart of Ridgewood is getting a new landmark.

Some educators leave a mark on a school building; Basil Pizzuto left one on an entire generation. In a permanent tribute to a man whose influence stretched far beyond the classroom, Ridgewood High School (RHS) has announced the official renaming of Heermance Place to Pizzuto Way.

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GoFundMe Account has been Established in Memory of Basil Pizzuto

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Ridgewood NJ, a GoFundMe account has been established in Memory of Basil Pizzuto: This fund was created to assist Basil Pizzuto’s family in the wake of his tragic passing on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. All proceeds will go to Adriana, Owen, and Aiden Pizzuto. Thank you for your donation!

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Ridgewood Board of Education Extends Deepest Condolences to the Pizzuto family

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November 27, 2022

Dear Ridgewood community,

Basil Pizzuto was a wonderful educator, beloved colleague and mentor to many during his 24-year career at Ridgewood High School.  He leaves a profound legacy and we feel his loss keenly.

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Basil Pizzuto, an Assistant Principal at Ridgewood High School, died Suddenly on Wednesday

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Ridgewood NJ Basil Pizzuto, an assistant principal at Ridgewood High School, died on Wednesday November 23rd of an aortic aneurysm just one day shy of his 50th birthday . Incident response protocols were activated immediately following reports of Pizzuto passing out. Pizzuto was an assistant principal at Ridgewood High School, a Saddle Brook Volunteer Fire Fighter and  the leader of St. Philip’s Music Ministry.

His Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/basil.pizzuto . We will publish more information as it become available.

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