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1937
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2024
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Josephine Riso Obituary
June 5, 1937 - February 29, 2024
Loving daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (nee Figliulo) Riso. Dear sister of Theresa (James) Ralph and the late Nicholas, Joseph (Frances), Frank (Mary Lou), Michael, and Margaret Ann Riso. Also survived by many devoted nieces, nephews, and cousins. Worked her way up to Director of Food Service for Buffalo Board of Education from 1957-1995 and served as President for many related professional local, regional, national, and international food service associations. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. on Sunday, March 3rd from 1 to 4 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Corner of Englewood and Belmont Aves.) on Monday, March 4th at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Josephine's memory to Hospice Foundation of WNY. Share condolences at www.mertzfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle Franczyk
March 3, 2024
To The Rizzo Family :
Please accept my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. She was a beautiful person and I had the honor of knowing her as a friend and co-worker for 21 years. She will be truly missed. Please know you all will remain in my thoughts and prayers in these difficult days ahead.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Kathy Oliver
March 3, 2024
Ii was so sad to read Jo had passed we enjoyed many Monday nights at bowling for years she was a wonderful person condolences to the family. Kathy Oliver
Norman Cohen
March 3, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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