JOSEPH E. RIZZO

Dear Pat...We share such fond memories from so far back. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our weddings such a week apart.

Heartfelt condolences to all family members. I had known Joe many years ago from Pond Street in South Braintree where he lived, and his Father's medical office was located. Although a year ahead of him in school we had been friends at Noah Torrey and at Braintree High School. I met him again at BU in 1959, following his discharge from the Navy, and remained friendly with him there also. He was always a pleasure to be with during those times. A quality person, a gentleman and a terrific...

I knew of Joe since high school in the early 1960's, but really met him and his lovely wife in 1985. Right away I liked his smile and genuine interest in me. It felt like we were on the same page and enjoyed a good laugh no matter what. I owned a small business and Joe had become a top executive in the home inspection industry. We would greet each other with - hey CEO, how's it going? We became friendly, going out to eat on many weekends. He invited me to his house one wintery night for...

We have known Joe Rizzo for close to 40 years, and have enjoyed his sense of humor, kindness, and his immense generosity. He will be remembered for being a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather to his close knit family, and a great friend to so many. He was an intelligent, innovative, and hard working entrepreneur who started the hugely successful Tiger Home Inspection Company, servicing all of New England. He will be missed by all of us.