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James Rizzio Obituary
James N. Rizzio Jr., 59 of Ansonia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 17 after a brief illness.
Born in Derby on April 6, 1960 son of the late James N. annd Louise (Gardella) Rizzio Sr. He was employed as Executive Chief and Instructor for the State of CT.
He is survived by a daughter Kristen Wilson of Ansonia, sons James N. Rizzio III of Ansonia and Michael A. Rizzio of Ansonia, granddaughter Layney Louise Rizzio of Ansonia, Brother Charles A. Rizzio of Seymour. Predeceased by sister Patricia Rizzio
Calling Hours will be on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. in the Bennett Funeral Hom, 91 N. Cliff St., Ansonia, CT with the Masonic Service to be held at noon.
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A friend
December 7, 2019
To a sweet man with a gentle heart, who brought love and kindness to whom ever he encountered. Thank you for bringing Christmas sprit wherever you were.
Nick Rizzio
November 23, 2019
R.I.P. Cousin -- my prayers for you and your family
November 22, 2019
TO MY EXTENDED FAMILY,MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL PEACE AND COMFORT,YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE YOU ALL, MICHELLE WILSON
Steve Martin
November 22, 2019
To the family of Jim Rizzio
My thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences Are with you. I have known Jim for many years and will miss our conversations.
God Bless
Steve Martin
Michael DeVito
November 21, 2019
Michael, Very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
November 21, 2019
RIP-JAMES I WILL C U AT OUR TABLE WHEN THE TIME COMES-4 A MEAL THAT WILL BE MISSED UNTIL THEN-MAY GOD TAKE GOOD CARE OF U AND CONDOLENCE TO UR FAMILY AND FRIENDS-BOB JARVIS JR
Kimberly Trimboli
November 20, 2019
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult period. May you find the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of James Rizzio rest in peace. He may have departed from earth but he never truly leaves, for he is still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, he lives on. Surely he will not be forgotten.
Our deepest condolences,
Luis Gonzalez; Steven Gonzalez; Kimberly Trimboli
November 20, 2019
Rizzio family,
My deepest sympathies are with you. My heart thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Karter
November 20, 2019
To The Rizzio Family,
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you during this sad time. May Jimmy rest peacefully.
God Bless,
Michael and Kim Marchitto
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