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John Rizzuto Obituary
RIZZUTO, John "Jack"
Jack lost his lifelong battle due to complications of a childhood brain tumor on February 9, 2011. He lived a good life for many years. A well known cab driver in Spokane, he graduated from North Central High School in 1966 where he was active in sports. Jack loved to play golf and was a better than average player. He was a long time member of the Eagles Lodge where he liked to gather with friends and dance the night away. He was the life of the party and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents Mike and Elsie Rizzuto and brother Mike (Mick) Rizzuto. He is survived by brothers Alex (Sam) Rizzuto, Spokane; Tom Rizzuto, Seattle, WA.; sister Myrna Rawlins, Evansville, IN. and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Riverside Memorial Park Mausoleum, N. 211 Government Way on Thursday, May 26th at 1PM. Pastor Happy Watkins officiating. A celebration of life will be held at the Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's name may be made to one's favorite charity.
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Nyla Rieman
May 25, 2011
Jack and I dated for a while. I met him thru my brother who was a friend of his. Jack was a very nice fun guy. Its sad that he had such a rough time of it these past years. He deserved better!
Claudia Patterson
May 23, 2011
I went to school with Jack. He was always full of energy and had a contagious smile. May he rest in peace.
Claudia
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