Charles H. Pizzano

Charles H. Pizzano (born January 23, 1893 in Torre Le Nocelle Italy as Ciriaco Pizzano) was a sculptor from Medford, Massachusetts.[1] his family immigrated to the United States in 1905.[2] Although his work can primarily found across New England, over his long career he would be commissioned for pieces destined for such notable places as the National Cathedral in Washington DC, the American Red Cross Museum in Washington DC, the Vatican, Harvard University, and at churches, cathedrals, colleges and universities across the United States. He died at age 94 in 1987.[3]

Early life

Pizzano's interest in art began while attending the North Bennett Industrial School in Boston's North End. After his teachers convinced his parents to support his artistic education, Charles attended the Roman Art School under Professor G. DeBenedictis and famous sculptor Angelo Lualdi.[4]

Notable works
  • Memorial Hall (Foxborough, Massachusetts), Statue of Union Soldier
  • Christopher Columbus Memorial, Westerly, R.I.
  • Baker library Harvard University
  • baker with pie-symbol for Howard Johnson’s
  • washington catherderal
  • St. John cathedral New York city
  • st Anthony church revere ma



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References
  1. "Petition for Naturalization: Ciriaco "Charles" Pizzano (1893)". The Genealogy of Torre le Nocelle, Italy.
  2. "Personalities in the Order". Sons of Italy News. August 1969.
  3. "Deaths Elsewhere". Washingtonpost.com. Washington Post.
  4. "Personalities in the Order". Sons of Italy News. August 1969.
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