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Joseph James "Jack Reynolds" Rizzo

Parma, Ohio

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JOSEPH JAMES RIZZO "JACK REYNOLDS", age 71. Member of the Broadcast Hall of Fame. Beloved husband of Carole Jean (nee Armaro) for 50 years; loving and devoted father of Anthony Rizzo (Wendy), Victoria Prato (Patrick) and Laura Donna Phillips (Jay); dearest grandfather of Joseph, Michael, Blake, Jenna and Paige; dear son of Anthony and the late Josephine (nee Cardello); brother of Connie Ferro (Sal); dear son-in-law of Joseph and the late Martha Armaro. Mass of Christian Burial St Bartholomew Church (Bagley Rd.) Monday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SUNDAY 2-8 P.M. (440) 888-0800 • www.ripepi.com

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Well it´s October 2024, How the years have passed since you were here. People said it would get easier but it never did. There´s not a day that goes by that I haven´t thought about you, Your Grandsons and Grand Daughters are all grown up. You would be so proud. Mom is Still keeping the family together. There´s so many things that you missed that I wish so much you could have been here for. The only solace that I have is that I know you are in a better place. You´re watching over all of us....

I enjoyed Jack's commentating work with the WWF in the mid-80s.

I also listened to him on occasion on WWWE after midnight. This was usually after Pete Franklin's Sportsline show would finish up for the night. Like myself he was an night owl who enjoyed evening work that many people would prefer to avoid.

He always managed to promote a climate of respectfulness to any on air work he was involved in.

My condolences to his family.

I recently was made aware of Jack's passing, & send my belated condolences to his family. I enjoyed Jack's style going back to the days of Pedro Martinez;s old IWA show. God BLESS YOU JACK. You are missed.

Hi I just wanted to say Thank you to all the wonderful messages everyone has sent about my wonderful Father.
He was the BEST Dad anyone could have wished for.
He meant so much to me and my whole family, He was so good to me and my son Blake he helped me so much with him when we needed it, and Im so glad he was here to spend time with my little Paige, she still talks about him,
I Recently found out that this was still open I didnt even know that it could be and a very sweet...

Merry Xmas Jack, We miss you so much.But we know your spending Xmas with God this year.....

Laura & family
I just learned today about your fathers passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have fond memories of spending our childhood days over your house with your mom and dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cleveland WAS radio when Jack was here. Talented,. diverse in his interests...a real New World Man. We miss you

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Dear Vicki, Just heard about your fathers' passing. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Love, John, Cynthia and Brett Barbati