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George Risso Obituary
George Risso, 93, of Danbury, CT, passed away on Wednesday evening at Danbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Danbury, George was a son of the late Charles P. and Ida M. Risso. He attended Danbury schools and was a graduate of the Danbury High School Class of 1938. A decorated veteran of World War II, George served with the US Air Force 116th Base Unit in the Pacific Theater of War. George was a recipient of many military awards including the Bronze Service Star.
George spent his career as a teletype operator with the former Bridgeport Brass in Bridgeport, CT. He was a lifelong Danbury resident and member of St. James Church in Danbury.
Besides his parents, George was predeceased by his brothers: Walter C. and Aldo E. Risso.
Survivors include his twin brother: Charles Risso, of Danbury. His two nephews: Walter S. Risso of Danbury and Lawrence Risso of N. Kingstown, RI and his two nieces: Jane Risso O'Brien of Danbury and Merle McGarrett of Rocky Point, Long Island.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 12 noon at St. James Church, 25 West St., Danbury with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Krasinski, Rector, officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Bethel.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions in George's memory may be made to St. James Church, 25 West St., Danbury, CT 06810 or to the Department of Oncology at Danbury Hospital, c/o Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810
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AnnMarie Guevarez
December 19, 2013
Uncle Charlie
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle George.
I will always remeber the good times from Moss avenue from when I lived there and also my grandparents. He will surely be missed. He was a wondfull Godfather just as you are also.
AnnMarie (Jackson) Guevarez
Carol & Tim Burns
December 14, 2013
Walter and Jane, Our deepest sympathy to both of you. How wonderful, however, that he got to share his life with a twin brother for 93 yrs. God Bless.
EZILDA MARCROFT
December 14, 2013
Loved going upstairs to their apt. Not sure why !! Love you Jane.
Judy Caldora Dalsgaard
December 14, 2013
Jane and Walter..my condolences to you both. I'm sure you have many precious memories of your uncle. Sorry for your loss.
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