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John Rizzo Obituary
AGE: 86 • Beachwood
John P. Rizzo, 86, of Beachwood, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Community Medical Center, Van Dyke Hospice, Toms River. Born and raised in Newark, he lived in Orange before moving to Beachwood 42 years ago. He is a parishioner of St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of Elks Lodge, and the VFW. John served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the 3rd and 8th Army, Unit 473rd AA, Normandy Beach, North Africa, and the Battle of the Bulge. He worked at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center in Toms River in the maintenance department for many years. He loved fishing and crabbing on the Toms River with his beloved brother, Paul.
He is survived by his wife, Susan S. (nee Francischetti); his loving children, John of Beachwood, Raymond and his wife Jane of Glendale, Ariz., Dean and his wife Maggie of Beachwood, and a daughter-in-law, Patrice Rizzo of Beachwood; two brothers, Paul Rizzo of Union, and Angelo Rizzo of Whiting; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 21 at St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C. Church, Berkeley. Burial will follow to Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. Donations may be made in John's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hopper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 and/or Van Dyke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Rizzo
Lynn Wetherell
March 12, 2022
Remembering you Papa John with love.
Lynn Wetherell
March 12, 2020
Remembering you with love, Papa John. Now you and Susie can host your famous Sunday dinners together.
Lynn Wetherell
March 12, 2019
Missing your laugh and that twinkle in your eye Papa John. Thanks for the hospitality.
Joe and Gail Drew
March 20, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Kristy and Joe Bono
March 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Michael Zukowsky
March 18, 2011
To the Rizzo family my deepest condolences.. John was an amazing man.. a great friend, father, grandfather, brother and husband. A man from the fading generation that were not scared of hard work, always quick to help those in need, he like many others served his country well and came back to create and amazing family built on the family values that created this country. Along the way in his journey he met my grandfather who I know he is with right now laughing loudly over something that only the two of them would understand…John was a true gentleman, he had that warm personality where you just wanted to be around him and that is a gift not many have… John Thank You for being You! and thank you for all you have done for the Donato Family we miss you dearly.
March 18, 2011
John was my second father. We had lunch together twice a month and talked about the war and the crazy things John and my father did together. He was the most loving and caring person I know and will miss his laughter and the love he gave to my mother and I. Diane Donato (Whiting, NJ)
CORINNE BUTLER
March 18, 2011
The greatest Hot Dog sandwiches (toasted rolls) the memory will linger on of great lunch get togethers with the cousins. Thanks for the many years of great memories. You and Charlie will now drive God crazy. Cousin Corinne
Lynn Wetherell
March 18, 2011
"Come in. Sit down. Hungry? I'll make you a sandwich. Iced tea? Eat...eat!" I'll miss you Papa John... your laughter, stories and friendship. PS I always had a secret crush on you, but you were already taken. Now the word's out.. Love you too Suzie!
Brett, Tamara, Violet and Oliver Coddington
March 18, 2011
I will cherish the time that my wife and I got to share with Grandpa over a gigantic bucket of blue shelled crab and being regaled by his stories. He will be missed.
Frank Larance
March 18, 2011
I am saddened by the passing of Grandpa Rizzo. My memories with him will serve as a constant reminder of how contagious a smile and a positive attitude are on those around you. My deepest condolences go out to the family.
James Micali
March 18, 2011
John was a true gentleman. He was always ready with a smile and a helping hand. My condolences to his family.
Suzanne Thompson
March 18, 2011
My fondest memory was sharing Thanksgiving Dinner together many years ago....Uncle John and Aunt Suz made me feel loved and part of the family! Lots of great food and many many laughs..... My deepest sympathies to you Aunt Suz and the entire family as I know Uncle John will be dearly missed.....Sincerely, Suzanne
Don Knauer
March 18, 2011
we are sadden to hear of johns passing, a wonderful caring neighbor, we lived behind john in beachwood for 7 years in the little green house (where the forest fire truck was.) god bless the family, rest in peace john. Don and Dot knauer,
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