James J. Pezzullo Jr., 89, formerly of Maple Avenue, Barrington, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was two days shy of his 90th birthday. He leaves his wife, Rita (Bourque) Pezzullo, and he was the husband of the late Joan (Wright) Pezzullo.

Born in Barrington, a son of the late James J. Pezzullo, Sr. and Carmella “Millie” (DiOrio) Pezzullo of Barrington, he lived in Barrington most of his life and Tiverton for the past 30 years.

James graduated from Peck School in 1949 and graduated from URI in 1953, attending on a caddy scholarship from RI Country Club, Barrington. He received a master’s degree from RIC and also from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

Mr. Pezzullo was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  

James was a school teacher at Case High School in Swansea, Mass. He then taught at Barrington High School for most of his career, where he was a chairman of the Science Department.

James spent much of his time golfing, fishing, gardening and traveling. He belonged to Montaup Country Club for over 40 years, and he loved a good cigar.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa Rayner of Barrington and Suzanne and James MacKimm of Windham, N.H.; three grandchildren, Joan Rayner, Michael Rayner and Jessica MacKimm; and a great-granddaughter, Ada Rayner. He leaves a brother, Steven P. Pezzullo of Susanville, Calif., and a sister, Virginia Beauchaine. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard A. Pezzullo.

His Funeral was held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington. Burial followed in Santa Maria del Campo Cemetery, Upland Way, Barrington.

Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in James memory to Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave., Barrington, RI 02806 would be deeply appreciated. For online condolences please visit wrwatsonfuneralhome.com.