by Carol Hodes, for the SBOANJ
Manalapan, NJ — Edward R. Razzetti, 79, first vice president of the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey and a board member for nearly three decades, died April 5, 2015.
Mr. Razzetti, of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., formerly of East Rutherford, was born in Passaic to Edward and Florence Razzetti.
“Ed was one of the finest men I ever knew,” said SBOANJ President Tom Luchento. “He always provided good counsel to me and to the SBOANJ. He was my right hand man. I will miss him dearly. All of us at the SBOANJ send our condolences to his family.”
An Army veteran, he was the owner of Fairmount Car and Truck Leasing in Hackensack for 50 years.
Mr. Razzetti was a devoted horse owner and breeder for many years, racing horses at various tracks, including the Meadowlands. The longest serving member of the SBOANJ, he was also an active member of the United States Trotting Association.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Meyer); children, James and Jill (Dean) Bovino; and grandchildren, Connor and Devin.
A funeral from Costa Memorial Home, Boulevard and Central Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., will take place on Wednesday (April 8) at 9 a .m. Funeral liturgy from Corpus Christi R.C. Church, Hasbrouck Heights, will take place at 10 a.m. Private cremation will follow. Visitation will be on Tuesday (April 7) from 4-8 p.m. at Costa Memorial Home, 170 Central Ave., Hasbrouck Heights.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.