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'His biggest dream was to be a dad': Man killed after being punched from behind leaves behind pregnant wife
Five suspects were arrested after an unprovoked sucker punch caused TJ Pizzitola's fatal brain injury, with one charged with second-degree murder, police said.
- On Oct. 11, Thomas John 'TJ' Pizzitola, 29, was struck from behind outside Pattie's First Avenue Lounge in Old Town Scottsdale and later died from his injuries.
- As they walked to a ride-share pickup, a bump near an awning sparked an argument, and a woman and four of her male friends followed TJ Pizzitola's group, records show.
- Authorities arrested five people on November 16, including 24-year-old Drew Meneses charged with second-degree murder and Julius Husser, Tony Becker, Mark Whitford, and Krista Molina with assault-related counts.
- Making matters worse for the family, Krisan Pizzitola is eight months pregnant with their baby boy, and a fundraiser at The 44 Sports Grill in Glendale on November 16 will support them.
- Krisan Pizzitola said `TJ was the type of man that loved so deep that you could feel it` and plans to name their son TJ Vito as a tribute while the family finds strength amid grief.
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TJ Pizzitola, 29, was one month away from becoming a father. Police say he was killed after a suspect blindsided him and punched him from behind.
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