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Bessie Rizzo Obituary
Born: Oct. 11, 1923; in Cooleemee, NC
Died: Jan. 11, 2016; in Crystal Lake, IL
Bessie Gynell (Scott) Rizzo, 92, of Crystal Lake and formerly of Lake in the Hills, passed away at her home January 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born October 11, 1923, in Cooleemee, NC to James and Emma (Mayberry) Scott.
After high school she worked at the USO at "Jimmy's Place" in Charleston, NC, where she met her future husband. On August 15, 1945, she took a train from Cooleemee to Chicago. On August 25, 1945, she married S/SGT. Joseph J. Rizzo at St. Andrew Rectory in Chicago, IL.
In 1952 they moved to Sycamore Street in Lake in the Hills. Gynell worked at the Ben Franklin store in Algonquin for a few years, then at the Jewel Food store in Crystal Lake until 1977 before moving to Cape Coral, FL.
Gynell and Joe both worked at Cape Coral City hall until 1986, then moved to Poplar Street in Lake in the Hills to be near their daughters.
Gynell is survived by her daughters, Mary and Debbie Rizzo; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends; and a special cousin, Donna Jean Finnell, who never let her forget how much she was loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; sister, Kitty; brother, Jim; daughter, Pat; and grandson, Kevin.
It was Gynell's wish not to have any funeral services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bessie Rizzo
Damien Rizzo
January 14, 2016
To my beautiful Grandmother, may your new eternal life be filled with Love, and Happiness with the reuniting of the love of your life, Grandpa and family. Honored to carry the Rizzo name. Love you always!
Dominic
January 14, 2016
Grandma, you meant the world to me and my greatest memory would have to be when family would be at you and grandpas house and you would have a big pot of spaghetti and meatballs and some italian cookies and we would all be sitting at the table laughing and having a good time. I Love You, I Miss You. Dream a dream now and forever in eternity with your husband.
Lisa Radewan
January 13, 2016
Kim Kelly and family
I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. Hugs to you all I love you
My Beautiful Nani
Heather Dukes
January 13, 2016
Heather Dukes
January 13, 2016
No words could ever describe the heartbreak I am feeling with your loss..I don't think that I will ever truly heal from this..I know that you are now with Papa & it's truly where you want to be..I love you to the moon & back..& remember "you are so beautiful to me" rest forever peacefully Nani!!
Emma Dukes
January 13, 2016
my beautiful nani. i will love and miss you forever. you touched everyone's heart and soul in this family and it's so heart breaking not having you here. i will always remember your hugs and kisses and your little jokes. i will always remember your weeblewobble dance. i know deep down you are no longer in pain and right now i know you are the happiest woman in heaven because you are with your josephi again dancing the time away. i love you to the moon and back nani.
January 13, 2016
Lori and I are so sorry to hear your Mom passed away. Now she's in the Maker's hands now.
Mary & Debbie Rizzo
January 13, 2016
We miss you so much but know that you and Daddy are dancing up a storm. Keep singing pretty lady. We love you so
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