Obituary: Dr. A.C. Brizzolara, ADA Member for 65 Years

Dr. A.C. (Jerry) Brizzolara, III , of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Jerry was born on April 29, 1928, in Little Rock to Aristo Cornelius Brizzolara and Agnes Mahoney Brizzolara.

He graduated from Little Rock High School and went on to serve in the United States Army Air Corps in 1948, where he proudly served during the Korean War. After his military service, Jerry pursued his passion for dentistry and graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1959. He returned to Little Rock, where he practiced dentistry for over 43 years, becoming a trusted and respected figure in the community.

Jerry had a deep love for nature, hunting, and spending time outdoors with his four sons. His spirit of adventure was boundless, and he found joy in every moment of life.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Barbara Marie Brizzolara; their son, Paul Benjamin Brizzolara; his second wife of 11 years, Judith Robins-Brizzolara; as well as his sisters, Agnes Aday and Marie Maginn; and his brother, Dr. A.J. (Jack) Brizzolara. He is survived by his sons, Aristo Cornelius (Jay) Brizzolara IV and his wife Carol, and their children Aristo, Elena, Elijah, and Emory, Richard Lee Brizzolara and his wife Charlotte, and their son Ian, and Jeffrey Allen Brizzolara and his wife Kristen, and their children Blake, Whit, and Grace. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Shields of Little Rock; and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

The Lord blessed us with dad for 96 precious years. He had such a good and joyous spirit about him. Life was always an adventure to him, and if not, he certainly sought it out. Sometimes you just don’t know how good you have it, until you look back and see the Lord’s hand in everything! He took us through some amazing storms as only a strong dad could do. Dad had a wonderful way about him that caused you to love him, and, somehow, he is still doing that even now! He just kept looking forward, and I believe that dad is starting the greatest adventure of his life right now with Jesus! Praise the Lord for blessing us with this wonderful soul, whom we called dad these last 96 years!!!

A drop in memorial visitation in remembrance of Dr. Brizzolara will be held at 54 Longlea Ct., Little Rock, Ark., 72212. on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. No flowers or gifts are necessary, just come with memories to share.