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Father of Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo dies

APPLETON, Wis. -- Carl Izzo, father of Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, has died. He was 90.

Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain, Michigan, confirmed Izzo died Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Carl Izzo worked at Tony Izzo & Sons, according to a 2008 story in The Grand Rapids Press. The business repaired shoes and installed carpets and awnings, according to the newspaper. Tony Izzo & Sons also employed the future basketball coach from sixth grade through his sophomore year at Northern Michigan University.