JOSEPH VITO RIZZI

FUNERAL HOME

Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home

80 East Burlington Street

Riverside, Illinois

JOSEPH RIZZI Obituary

Joseph Vito Rizzi, Sr., of Riverside, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020 at the age of 71. Beloved Husband of Candace nee Kunz Rizzi for 48 years. Devoted Father of Jennifer (Joe) Schurer, Joseph (Linda) Rizzi, Jr. and Samantha Rizzi. Doting Papa of James and Juliette Schurer. Loving Son of the late Joseph and Mary nee Mancini Rizzi. Dear Brother of Louis (Valorie) Rizzi. Loved Son-in-law of the late Robert and Valerie nee Melius Kunz. Fond Brother-in-law to Erik (Maureen) Kunz and the late Jeffrey (Lawren) Kunz. Loving Uncle, Great Uncle, Cousin and Friend of many. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements for Joseph Vito Rizzi, Sr. have been entrusted to Ivins-Moravecek Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19, the family has chosen to postpone a private memorial until summer 2021. For those of you who would have attended Joe's services, you may sign his book or leave condolences to the family by clicking on the ""Guestbook" page at www.moravecek.com. For additional information, please call 708-447-2261.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 27, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH RIZZI

12 Entries

Kathy Rokosz

April 12, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Joe´s passing. He was a dear friend and a fellow collaborator with Ron. Ron thought very highly of Joe and enjoyed working and socializing with him. Perhaps they will meet again and share stories together.

Jerry Wolf

January 12, 2021

To Candace and extended family,

I am greatly saddened to hear of your loss. Joe was a fabulous work associate for many years and he truly made my day whenever we had interactions. I very much appreciated his integrity and knowledge in reaching for the truly advanced concepts in financing and banking. Joe was truly unique and will be missed.

He and you all will be in my prayers.

Jon and Mary Kay Bottorff

January 12, 2021

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Tribolet

January 8, 2021

I worked with Joe for nine years. He was one of the brightest bankers I worked around. He was well thought of by the junior bankers and a great teacher. But what I will always remember is his sense of humor and no matter how stressful the situation, that he would always be cracking a smile. He will be greatly missed.

Don Hanna

January 8, 2021

Joe was an unassuming individual with great intellectual abilities across many spectrums.

Eelko Bronkhorst

January 7, 2021

Heartfelt condolances to all family and loved ones for a wonderful ex-ABN Amro colleague. Rest in peace my friend

John Sullivan

January 2, 2021

Rizzi Family- It is terrible when these things happen, especially around Christmas but I will always remember Joe as the "individual" that he was and he certainly was one. Never met another person like him. He was one of the smartest people I´ll ever meet. He always enjoyed telling a joke at lunch( he had a thousand of them), a great meal ( he was an Olympic eater) , a strong cup of coffee ( make that 10 cups) and his ever present snacks.
If you ever were stuck for a cookie or a candy bar he was your go to guy.
Hard to believe that Rob, Leora, Caughey, joe and I ate lunch together over 1500 times. Each one is a memory.

RIP my friend . You are missed.

John Sullivan
CapGen
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Lou Rizzi

December 28, 2020

Joe was a great brother, son, father, grandfather and husband. He was the smartest person I know; and I was so proud to call him my little brother. I will greatly miss our talks and his wonderful intelligent insight into what was happening in the world, business and banking. I will miss our dinners together and his enjoyment of good food and the hunt for the perfect cup of espresso. We always enjoyed our time together. I can’t not believe you are gone, you will be missed. I love you Joe, say hi to mom and our father’s for me.

Erik Kunz

December 28, 2020

Joe was my brother in law. He was a very close friend and confidant to me over the years. Joe was one of the hardest working people I have ever known. His focus on his career was because he told me he never wanted to have his family experience the economic concerns he had a child. He loved his family so much and was dedicated, especially to his wife Candy, his children; Jenny, Joey and Samantha, his grandchildren, to his brother Lou and to the rest of the extended family. I will never forget the Northwoods Fishing Trips I took with Joe, my brother Jeff and my father Robert. We all laughed and and such great times up there. I think the best time of his life was when he retired from his 80+ hour work weeks and spent his life with his kids and grandkids. I know Joe would be telling us all ,"Please enjoy your life and love your family....this is a gift ...don't let the stress of life get you down....live and enjoy" I will miss him dearly and will always look to him as a brother. Joe say hello to everyone you now see in heaven.

JoAnn Sannasardo Lilek

December 28, 2020

I want to express my sympathy to the Rizzi family. I worked with Joe at LaSalle Bank and ABN Amro for many years. He was very proud of his family and his Italian heritage. He was, also, a great coworker!

Paul Cronin

December 28, 2020

Joe will always be one of my heroes. He was a major reason I came to the US and was a great coach and friend. His reading and seeking knowledge, but also sharing his intellect and experience in work and in teaching was inspirational. I enjoyed teaching at AIF and at Notre Dame Mendoza with you. While I was teaching I was learning from my co-teacher. I miss our chats - every one of them always full of laughs. God bless and Rest In Peace. Prayers for your family including the grandchildren I heard so much about.

Patty Kearney

December 27, 2020

My deepest Condolences to the entire Rizzi Family. Mr. Rizzi was always a bit of sunshine when he visited our Dental office, we adored him and were always touched with the love and devotion that he displayed with his Grandson Jimmy. Sammy, I cherish our friendship that has grown through the years and am here for you always. Sending love and prayers to you all. I hope you find peace in knowing that your loved one is in the kingdom of heaven.

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