Arthur "Art" Nizzi

Arthur “Art” Joseph Nizzi was born September 19, 1920 in Bevier, Missouri and passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines at the age of 95.

Art proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He married Mary "Evelyn" Host on November 9, 1957 and they were happily married until her death on December 31, 1991. Art was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Art began working for G&L Clothing in 1947 under the ownership of Lou Garsh and Meyer Levine. He retired in September of 2015, after 68 years of dedicated service, while G&L was under the ownership of Jim, David and Frank Marcovis and Nashi Khalastchi. He was honored to be a part of the G&L family, and considered them as his extended family.

Art is survived by his daughter, Deborah Host; grandchildren, Paris, Hunter and December Wesenberg; four great-grandsons; sister, Lorene Stefani; two nephews; a niece; dear friend, Cindy Miller; and many beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lucille Nizzi; and his wife, Evelyn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Art will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Mary at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

A special thank you to the staff of Ramsey Village and Mercy Hospice for their love and care of Art.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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