Peter Vincent BelezzuoliAugust 22, 1955 - December 15, 2016HanfordPeter Vincent Belezzuoli was born on August 22, 1955 in Tulare, CA to Pete and Louise Belezzuoli. He passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the age of 61 at his home of a heart attack. Peter graduated from St. Rose-McCarthy Catholic School in 1969, Hanford High in 1973, attended College of the Sequoias and graduated from the Missouri Auction School as a Colonel in 1974. Peter showed beef cattle in 4-H and FFA and played basketball for Hanford High School. After being born in Tulare, CA Peter lived in Pumpkin Center, CA until the age of four. In 1959 his family moved to Hanford, CA when his father, Pete Belezzuoli and Hoke Evetts bought Overland Stockyard. From that moment on Peter found his passion for Overland Stockyard. Peter had his first Welch Pony at the age of four and worked along side of his dad learning every aspect of the cattle business. He picked up the art of auctioneering from his dad's partner, Hoke Evetts. With time and practice Peter became an outstanding auctioneer. When Peter's dad died suddenly at the age of 66 in 1983, Peter stepped up and took the place of his father at Overland Stockyard. Peter continued his dad's legacy with enthusiasm and hard work. Peter was successful in starting the monthly cattle video sale in 2010. He did many dispersal dairy sales with respectand compassion for the sellers. Peter was a friend to all and was always willing to talk and share his knowledge of the cattle industry. Peter was a member of the Rancheros Visitadores which is a social club that meets the first week of May on the ranch land in the Santa Ynez Valley and embarks northward on a 20 mile trek across the countryside after receiving a blessing at the Santa Ynez Mission. He loved having his family come watch the parade of 800 cowboys on horseback riding through Solvang before the trek. Peter gave his auctioneer skills to many charity group auctions. He loved auctioning the Kings County Fair Dairy and Livestock Sales and the Fresno Fair Dairy Sale. Peter was a lifelong member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Hanford. Peter loved spending time on the deck of his Shell Beach home watching the sunset. He so enjoyed riding around Shaver Lake in his pontoon boat. Barbecuing for his family and friends was his special skill. His greatest joy came from his family. Peter and his wife, Lisa, were blessed with three grandsons in 2016. Bryson and Korban put a sparkle in Peter's eye. Sadly, Peter passed away three days before grandson Vincent was born. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Louise Belezzuoli. Peter is survived by his wife of 35 years Lisa, daughter Julie Hathaway and husband Kyle of Hermosa Beach, CA, son Daniel Belezzuoli and wife Kelsi of Hanford, CA , son Douglas Belezzuoli and wife Sara of Hanford, CA, sister Gloria Pettigrew and husband Melvin of Hanford, CA, aunt Annie Dutto of Tulare, CA, aunt Amelia Belezzuoli of Del Mar, CA, father in law Howard Sands of Hanford CA, sister-in- law Debra Miller and husband Wayne of Las Cruces, New Mexico, sister-in-law Vicki Stanfield and husband Paul of Hanford, CA, nephew David Stanfield and wife Rebekah of Hanford, CA, Lauren Stanfield of San Diego CA, Kristen Stanfield of Monterey, CA, Nathan Stanfield and wife Jodi of Hanford, CA, Jessica Miller of Oakland, CA, Flannery Miller and husband Jesse of Oakland, CA, grand nephew Liam, grand nieces Zidane, Emmalyn, Lila, numerous cousins and countless friends. Visitation will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church located at 1001 N. Douty St. in Hanford, CA on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be immediately held at Hanford Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Kings County Fairgrounds located at 801 S. 10th Ave. in Hanford, CA. Remembrances in Peter Belezzuoli's memory may be made to the , 7425 N. Palm Bluffs Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711.