Nicholas-Rizzo Jr.-Obituary

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Nicholas A. Rizzo Jr.

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Im so sorry to hear of your fathers death so late, and all the rest. I just wanted to let you know I remember the kindness of your family when I visited, and I appreciated it very much. Thank you. Marge Witmer


Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide a measure of comfort to you until Gods promise is fulfilled at Matthews 5: 5.

When I was a little boy, my uncles were close friends of Nick. We, on occasion, would go to his mother's house, and she would make the best pizza that I have ever had. One time my uncle Jerry, and Nick bought us a new toy that had just come out, the Hula Hoop. That was a great, and fun gift from Nick. I could say more, but I am very sorry to read about his death. May Nick Rest In Peace

Dear Rizzos, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I just heard. He & your mother were wonderful people. Many times I was by the house & was always made to feel welcome. Keep the faith. Nick, get back to the gym. Haven't seen you in a while & it'll be good for you. Saying a prayer for you and your parents.

I am so sad Uncle Nick passed away. He was a friend to me . My prayers and thoughts are with my cousins. Deepest condolences to them and their families.

Our condolences to Nick, Carla, Tom, Elena and their families. It is our wish that your happiest memories of life with your Dad will comfort you during this sad time.


Sincerely,

Freda Murphy & family.

My deepest condolences to the entire Rizzo Family. Your lovely mother and Nick were good friends to me.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Garvey

Dear Rizzo Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your father was such a nice man. He was always kind to us and made us feel like family. Our hearts grieve with you all. With love and sympathy, Colan and Judy Hanson

To the Rizzo Family:

A tragic and shocking loss to you all, I offer my sincerest condolences. To me, Nick was always one with a smile and chuckle, especially when he reminded me of playing cards with my uncle, Michael Landolphi, at my family's famed restaurant in Danvers. I remember the great Christmas parties at the Andover Inn, and, "discussions", over the Hockey East Conference and his Merrimac College Warriors and my Boston College Eagles. But more than ever, he raised one of...

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Nicholas's Obituary

Nicholas A. Rizzo Jr., 84, of Andover, MA died March 8, 2018. Mr. Rizzo was born in Webster, MA on Dec. 20, 1933 to the late Nicholas and Josephine (Defusco) Rizzo. 

A lifelong resident of Greater Lawrence, Nicholas graduated from Merrimack College in 1954, was a past president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, loved to cook and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church which is now Corpus Christi Parish.

 

Husband of the late Maria A. (Rancatore) Rizzo with whom he was married to for 55 years, he is survived by his children; Nicholas Rizzo and his wife Susan of North Andover, Carla Degnan and husband Leonard of North Andover, Thomas Rizzo and wife Annette of Kentucky, Elena Rizzo of Lowell and Linda Young and husband Stephen of Andover and 6 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by a daughter Teresa Rizzo and a son Christopher A. Rizzo, and brothers Christopher J. Rizzo and Raymond L. Rizzo.

 

Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third street, North Andover, MA 01845. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 1 PM at the Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence, MA. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Cemetery. 

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Augustinian Guild at augustinianfund.org

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