Wilmington, Delaware
Diane L. Rizzo
Diane L. Rizzo passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on November 21st, 2019.
Diane was born in Wilmington to the late Edward Dickerson and Doris Capriotti Dickerson.
Diane was part owner of the Delaware born Capriotti's Sandwich Franchise, which she successfully, alongside her co-founders, built into a multi-million dollar business currently comprised of over 100 locations across the United States. Ahead of her time, Diane trailblazed female entrepreneurship and was considered a force.
She was full of life and loved spending time with her family and two granddaughters. Friends used to say Diane's home and kitchen were "always open". Diane will be deeply missed by all those who knew her and the lives she touched.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 20 years, Vincent Rizzo; son David Britz (Claudine); grandchildren Eva Marie and Mia Marie; siblings Pamela Markiewicz (Henry), Deborah Durham (Steve), Kathy Pappianne (Eugene), Kimberly Milligan (Bruce), Robert Dickerson (Shelley), and Philip Dickerson (Marianna); sisters-in-law Lorraine Hankammer (John) and Maria Baldini (Nick); brothers-in-law Jospeh Rizzo (Deborah); and a host of cousins, including close friends Ann Gwinn and Alan Margolet.
Diane is preceded in death by siblings Cynthia Dickerson and Edward Dickerson, Jr.
A viewing will be held on Monday, November 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at Charles Arcaro Funeral Home, 2309 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805. The mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday , November 26th, 10:00 am, at St. Jospeh on The Brandywine, 10 Old Church Rd., Wilmington DE, 19805.
Interment to follow in St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery.
CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME
(302)658-9095
Remembering growing up on Sycamore Ave in Elsmere, with all the Dickersons and Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, so sorry to hear of Dee s passing, Prayers for All of you, David Naughton
David Naughton
November 25, 2019 | Elsmere, DE
Remembering growing up on Sycamore Ave in Elsmere with all the Dickerson s and Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, so sorry to hear of Dee s passing. Prayers for all, David Naughton
David Naughton
November 25, 2019 | Elsmere, DE
To Diane's Family:
I graduated with Diane and she was always hilarious and full of fun. I am so sad we will never see that beautiful, smiling face again.
Debbi French
November 25, 2019 | Newark, DE
Dave, so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she will be sorely missed by all. Thanks for asking Henry to get in touch with me, it was very thoughtful. And thanks for those years.
Bill Brindle
November 25, 2019 | Bridgeville, DE | Friend
Dear Dave and family,
I am sorry about your mom. I remember her fondly from when you were a student at Sallies and she occasionally would come in. You are all in my prayers.
God bless,
Nancy Ripple
Nancy Ripple
November 24, 2019 | Wilmington, DE
Comfort Planter
Sirena Wagener
November 24, 2019
Vincent & Family,
We are sending our most sincere sympathies and heartfelt prayers. May God strengthen you and give you peace.
Mike & Tina Pinder & family
November 23, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person, Rest In Peace my friend
Tina &john Renai/Mccann
November 23, 2019 | Newark, DE | Friend