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JOSEPH R. RIZZO, SR.
Joe was a proud WWII Naval Veteran. After his service in the Phila Fire Dept Joe worked as Director of Investigations at the Cozen O'Connor Law Firm and was also a former safety director at the Phila Inquirer.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 9 to 10 A.M. at the Maternity BVM Church, 9220 OLD Bustleton Ave., Phila 19115. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks are required to enter the Church and we ask that proper social distancing is adhered. Seating for Mass will be every other pew and we ask that you follow the directions of funeral home staff.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to Shriner's Hospital for Children at www.lovetotherescue.org
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH RIZZO
Suzanne Montoya
June 8, 2025
Thinking of you today...
Joseph orourke
February 8, 2021
Vaya con dios joe r the orourkes of rosewood street...
Mary Makovec Tanealian
January 18, 2021
I just found out about Joe’s passing. My sincerest sympathies to his family! He was a first class Fire Commissioner and boss. I was his secretary in the early 80s. He was fair, humble and honorable. May he Rest In Peace!
Mary Makovec Tanealian
January 18, 2021
I just found out about Joe’s passing. My sincerest sympathies to his family! I was his secretary in the early 80s. He was fair, humble and honorable.m and the best Fire Commissioner the City ever had. May he Rest In Peace!
Mary Makovec Tanealian
January 18, 2021
I just found out about Joe’s passing. My sincerest sympathies to his family! I was his secretary in the early 80s. He was fair, humble and honorable.m and the best Fire Commissioner the City ever had. May he Rest In Peace!
Mary (Makovec) Tanealian
January 18, 2021
I just found out about Joe’s passing. My sincerest sympathies to his family! I was his secretary in the early 80s. He was fair, humble and honorable.m and the best Fire Commissioner the City ever had. May he Rest In Peace!
Mary (Makovec) Tanealian
January 18, 2021
I just found out about Joe’s passing. My sincerest sympathies to his family! He was a first class Fire Commissioner and boss. I was his secretary in the early 80s. He was fair, humble and honorable. May he Rest In Peace!
Nick DeMarco
June 29, 2020
Diane and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord be a source of peace and strength.
Camielle Rizzo
June 28, 2020
My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. We hope the warm and happy memories you have of Uncle Joe will help you through this time and we wish you peace.
Camielle R. and Neil P.
Glenn Carver
June 11, 2020
Joe was a good friend and good man
D T
June 11, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 corthinians 1:4
Jude T Walsh & Harry J. Walsh
June 11, 2020
A First Class Man. The best Fire Commissioner. R.I.P.
Thank You for your service !
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