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Elaine Rizzo Obituary
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Julia Mattero.
Elaine worked as a Registered Nurse for The Westerly Hospital for many years until her retirement and was a faithful, longtime communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.
She most enjoyed spending time with her family and will be dearly missed by her five children, Mark Rizzo and wife Tina, Paul Rizzo and wife Linda, and Julie Rizzo, all of Westerly, David Rizzo and wife Lori of Ashaway, and Camelia Serra and husband Richard of Charlestown; a brother Dr. Antonio Mattero and his wife Lynn also of Westerly; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly at 11am on Monday, Oct. 26. Visiting hours are omitted. Burial will be private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in care of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Ellen DeMaria
November 29, 2021
Such a strong, loving and kind heart. My sympathy to the family of Elaine. Although I just became aware of her passing I know she's chatting away up in Heaven with other family members and friends and looking down on us all saying "You're not done with me yet!"
"I'll see you all again."
May God Bless you All..
Amen!
Carolyn G. Longolucco
October 27, 2020
To the Rizzo Family,
What a loss to you all. Elaine always had that twinkle in her eyes, ready to share a good laugh. I know you will miss her dearly. It seemed to me, Elaine was one of those moms who kept her family close and all her children, in turn, gravitated to Elaine as the center of your family life. My condolences to you all as you mourn her passing; I pray for peace for you as well, as you remember her love for each of you.
Kim Millar
October 27, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the entire Rizzo family. Elaine was a true matriarch and she will be deeply missed. May memories of her humor and strength help you as you grieve. The Millar Family, Princeton NJ
October 25, 2020
I loved your Mom. I have great memories of are travels. We laughed a lot and had great stories to tell. Just know even if she is gone she is not forgotten. Love Penny Deary one of her travel buddies
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