David D. Pizzelli, Sr.

Pizzelli, David D. Sr. of Hingham March 29, 2003. Ret. Hingham Police Sgt. Beloved husband of Mary M. (Fraser) of Hingham. Loving mother of Christine E., David D., Jr. and Dino B., all of Hingham. Brother of Dorothy Campbell of Hingham, Denis of Hull and Daniel of FL. Devoted grandfather of Christy, Erica and Emily all of Hingham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Burial in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. David joined the Hingham Police Department in 1957 after serving four years in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a detective and a juvenile officer. He became a Sargeant and appointed Police Prosecutor for 12 years. Before retiring he was put in charge of the traffic division. He retired in 1998 after 41 years of service. he founded the Hingham Resources Counseling Service for teens in conjunction with the Probation Department in the Hingham Court. He was instrumental in obtaining from the Navy the old gymnasium and refurbished it with town donations for the Police Athletic League, successfully signing over 500 teens as members in one year. He was president of the Sr. Officers Union and a member of the wage committee for many years. He coached Babe Ruth for 12 Years and also coached Pop Warner for 10 years. He was a member of the Hingham Legion, The Sons of Italy Lodge and a member of Saint Paul’s Parish. Donations in memory of Mr. Pizzelli may be made to Hospice of the South Shore 100 Baystate Drive P.O. Box 9060 Braintree, MA 02184 or Norwell Visiting Nurses Assoc. 320 Washington Street Suite 10 Norwell, MA 02061.