Melissa Bruzzo and Peter Basel Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Franz and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Basel of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Peter Basel to Melissa Bruzzo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bruzzo of Bellmore.

Peter is a 1989 graduate of Garden City High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Washington College and a Master's degree from Hofstra University. Peter is currently employed as a physical education teacher at West Hollow Middle School in Melville, NY.

Melissa is a 1994 graduate of Mepham High School. She received a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a Master's degree from Adelphi University. Melissa is currently a speech pathologist for the Elmont School District.

An August 2006 wedding is planned.