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Anthony Rizzi Obituary
November 24, 1932 - December 20, 2020
Lee's Summit, Missouri - Dr. Anthony "Tony" Michael Rizzi, age 88, from Lee's Summit, MO left his temporary home on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. A man who devoted his life to serving God, family, and country. The loss of his earthly presence is mourned, but we pray for his soul to get quickly to heaven.
Tony was born on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24, 1932 in a hospital in Elizabeth, N.J and raised in Kenilworth. His work as an officer in the Air Force led him to Kansas City, where he retired after 22 years of service in 1974. For many years after, Tony was a professor at Central Missouri State, now The University of Central Missouri.
Tony loved his entire family and enjoyed being with them. As the father of eight children, 25 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was loved by many. His 25 grandchildren affectionately called him "Nonno" and others "Pops". He cherished each child deeply as if they were the only one. Most of all, Tony loved God and his wife, Ann, with all his heart and all of his being.
Praise the Lord for Tony's life.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, there will be no visitation. A private funeral service for family only will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Independence, MO. A memorial mass and remembrance for friends and extended family will be held in the spring with date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Institute for Advanced Physics, P.O. Box 15030, Baton Rouge, LA 70895
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Betty Emmert
February 18, 2024
Although we haven't seen each other for many years, I was heartbroken when I heard the news. I will miss you Uncle Tony
Robyn Moore
April 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to Ann and her family. Tony was such a kind and loving man, he will be missed dearly by all who's lives he touched.
John Baldwin
January 1, 2021
Dear Dominic and family, Lynn and I offer our deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad. May he know the peace and joy of Paradise. God bless you all!
Cyn Clark
January 1, 2021
Ann & Dominic - Words can't describe how sorry I am at your loss. Dr. Tony was such an amazing person. May God wrap his arms around you and the entire family and give you peace. Requiescat in pace.
Walter Wassell II
December 27, 2020
In life as we grow older, we all hope to have made a difference. I can attest as a young man influenced by Dr. Rizzi that his influence was vast, sincere, and genuine. It was and is an honor to have known him and his family. The family is a living testament to the characteristics he brought forward every day. Those of us that knew him, and them, have been blessed with sterling examples of right from wrong, good from bad, and why one should choose one over the other. Why dedication, determination, and drive matters, as well as the manner in which we do them. I hope you were received as openly in heaven as I was in my youth into your home, I know of few as worthy as you Sir. To his family, friends, and the community at large, a great man has come and gone, he leaves behind a path well worth traveling ! To Cabrina, Raymond, and my dear friend Domenic, my heart and prayers are with each of you and yours, I wish you the very best during this difficult time !
Prudy Malaponte
December 27, 2020
Ann, I am deeply sorry for your loss of your kind husband. My prayers are with you and your entire family. May he Rest In Peace.
Kathy yocom
December 23, 2020
My condolences to Ann and the family. What a wonderful man. May he rest in heaven and his memory be a blessing!!
Shawn Coleman
December 23, 2020
Enjoyed the time we spent together at CMSU years ago.
Great man and teacher
James Barnes
December 23, 2020
Dr. Tony Rizzi was a good man devoted to God and his family. Dr. Rizzi is a model for Christian men because of his commitment to the Church, to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also an educator who worked hard for his students. Dr. Rizzi served the Nation, as well. I was one of Dr. Rizzi´s students and the good way he lived his life was an inspiration to me and many others. Dr. Tony Rizzi was a blessing.
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