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Santo Pezzutti
1922-06-02 – 2023-12-03
Life & Legacy
Santo Pezzutti (June 2, 1922 – December 3, 2023) was an Italian-American artist who resided in New Jersey. He was recognized in Who's Who in American Art and received awards from AT&T, the Montclair Museum, the Monmouth Museum, Nabisco Galleries and the Summit Art Gallery International Show. His artwork has also been published in “Illustrator’s Annual” and “The Best of Watercolor.” In addition to being an accomplished artist, Santo is also a successful sailor.
Born in the foothills of the Alps in Italy, Pezzutti moved to the United States at the age of 5 and settled in Passaic, New Jersey, when his father, a stonemason, moved the family to look for work and opportunities for his children. Pezzutti died on December 3, 2023, at the age of 101.
Occupation & Career
artist
Education
Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q7420535 — wikidata View source
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