A father-to-be was brutally killed in a single punch outside an Arizona bar just weeks before his son's birth, authorities said. The victim, identified as 26-year-old Thomas John "TJ" Pizzitola, was sucker punched to death during a fight at the bar on Tuesday, October 25, just days before he and his pregnant girlfriend were set to meet their baby.
Pizzitola's heartbroken wife, Krisan, said her husband had always dreamed of being an amazing father. "All he ever wanted to be was the best father ever and the best husband," she said in a statement to police.
The suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Joshua Lee, who is also the father of Pizzitola's unborn child. Lee reportedly told authorities that he had been arguing with Pizzitola over his behavior during the bar fight.
Lee was charged with second-degree murder and is being held on $1 million bond at a local jail.
Pizzitola's heartbroken wife, Krisan, said her husband had always dreamed of being an amazing father. "All he ever wanted to be was the best father ever and the best husband," she said in a statement to police.
The suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Joshua Lee, who is also the father of Pizzitola's unborn child. Lee reportedly told authorities that he had been arguing with Pizzitola over his behavior during the bar fight.
Lee was charged with second-degree murder and is being held on $1 million bond at a local jail.
. I mean, you'd think that would be an amazing time for new dads to get their first real taste of fatherhood, but instead... it's like life had other plans 
. The fact that he was supposed to meet his son for the first time just days after this senseless act is heartbreaking 
. I hope Krisan and the unborn baby can find some way to heal and move forward from this 
. It's just crazy how quickly things can take a turn like that... 
28 years old, and this is how life ends? second-degree murder charge feels so harsh, but I guess that's what happens when someone gets caught up in violence 
anyway... guess you're gonna have to take a number when you want to meet your baby after watching someone get punched in the face 
it's just heartbreaking to think about what could have been. and on top of that, Joshua Lee is the dad-to-be too 
fingers crossed everything works out for them 
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it's not like they were even related anymore 
anyway, I hope Krisan and the unborn baby are doing okay 
and Lee needs to take responsibility for his actions 
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... that's so inspiring! and Krisan's words about him being a great husband too, shows how lovely their relationship was 
. now I know some ppl might think this is all just a terrible tragedy, but let's not forget Joshua's child is gonna have two amazing parents who loved each other so much 
... it's like the universe gave them a second chance in life through their unborn kid 
. can't help but feel hopeful about this story 
the fact that Josh Lee was arguing with TJ over something so stupid and then goes and kills him is just crazy 
the unborn kid is now going to grow up without a dad, which is devastating for them too... my heart is literally breaking thinking about this poor family 
... and now he's not even gonna get to be there for that moment 
. And to think, TJ was so excited to be a new dad, he was literally counting down the days until his son's birth 
... now, it'll never happen 
. And for it all, some dude throws a single punch and changes the course of lives forever 
. The fact that his own son's dad was involved in the bar fight is just... wow 
. I'm all for standing up for oneself, but this takes it to a whole new level 
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. Krisan needs our support right now, let's all send her lots of love and positive vibes 
!
... anyway, can only hope justice gets served and Krisan's kid gets a good life 
