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1929
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2020
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24021 Royal Worlington Drive
Naperville, Illinois
Phillip Rizzo Obituary
"Take 2, Hit to Right...Take 3 and Sit Down!" Phillip "Butch" Rizzo, age 90, at rest Feb. 1, 2020. Born Nov. 24, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Among the inaugural class of the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame, Baseball Operations Senior Advisor for the past 11 years for the Washington Nationals - 2019 World Series Champions, and a career in baseball spanning over half a century. Led his family with the values of hard work, grit and loyalty. Reunited with beloved wife, the late Bernadine M. Rizzo; devoted son of the late Vito and Mildred Rizzo; loving father of Philip Jr. (Rita) Rizzo, Kimberly (Andy) Penway, Michael Sr. (Jodi) Rizzo and Bernie (Julie) Rizzo; cherished grandfather of Jenna, Andrew, Michael Jr., Anthony, Nicole, Renee and the late Mary Kathleen and Jeremiah; dear brother of Vito William "Billy Frisco" Rizzo and Mary Vitulli. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, 3914 Corte Cancion, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, (818) 224-3906, pbsfonline.com. Visitation Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville, from 4-9 P.M. and Friday, February 7 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at St. Margaret Mary Church 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville, followed by a 10:30 A.M. Funeral Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info 630-922-9630
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Joanne D. Scappatura
January 28, 2021
To Kim & ALL the family members of Phil Rizzo,
May the memory of your Father and your Mother, carry you ALL the days of your life.
I had the great opportunity to meet and know your Dad "Phil", for a brief time, however, one, I will CHERISH ALWAYS, ALL the days of my LIFE.
I will PRAY for GOD'S GRACE and COMFORT and MERCY AND PEACE, to carry you and lead you forward, with the same fortitude and respect and strength, that your Father "Phil", exemplified, EVERY DAY OF HIS LIFE.
I am so blest, to have known your Dad "Phil".
If it is possible, please reach out to me, for the opportunity to speak with ALL of you, will be an extended and further blessing, from your Father "Phil and your Mother Bernadine", from HEAVEN. For sure, they are watching over ALL of you.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND LOVE YOU AND HOLD YOU, IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND, ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE.
MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU AND ALL YOU CHERISH ALWAYS.
WITH GOD'S LOVE AND CARE FOR ALL LIFE ALWAYS,
Ms. Joanne D. Scappatura
[email protected]
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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - South Naperville (Route 59)24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, IL 60564
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