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Joan Rizzi Obituary
Born in Scranton, to the late Joseph Baranoski and Susan Blados Baranoski, she was a 1955 graduate of Scranton Catholic High School and a member of the Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca.
Joan was an artistic and creative soul as well as an avid reader. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and would continuously dream up new arts and crafts projects to inspire them.
Prior to her retirement, she worked for many years in the garment industry and, most recently, as a clerk at Big Lots in Moosic.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Rizzi, of Scranton; and brother, John Baranoski.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters, William J. Rizzi, of Scranton, and Kenneth Rizzi, husband to Cindy, of Lake Ariel; as well as Renee Cabets, wife to Joseph, of Throop; and Christine Dommes, of Factoryville, wife to Mark, of Moosic.
Joan leaves behind seven grandchildren, Kyle Rizzi, Kelly Cabets, Kenny Rizzi, Billy Rizzi, Ashley Rizzi, Samantha Dommes and Nathan Dommes, as well as great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on July 2 at 10 a.m. in Queen of the Apostles Church, Hawthorne Street, Avoca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the John F. Glinsky Funeral Home, Throop.
To leave online condolences for Joan's family, please visit the funeral home website at [email protected].
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Mari White
June 24, 2018
Kenny and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Prayers for the family
Mary Moskwa and family
June 23, 2018
Kenny, Cindy and the entire Rizzi family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your mom and grandmother. Keep all of your memories close to your heart. Keeping all of you in our prayers!
Debbie Stezar
June 23, 2018
Bill, Kenny, Renee and Chrissy (and extended families)... I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to everyone who loved Aunt Joanie. Although I really haven't seen my Aunt Joanie much in recent years, I can still recall how she always made me feel loved. I spent a lot of time with her as a young child and I still remember the smell of her kitchen. And, I love her. ❤ She made some good Polish Chrusciki cookies and whenever I see them, I think of her and remember........... I remember her playing cards with the family on our outings at Lake Sheridan..I remember her well and always will.Sending much love and ((HUGS)) to my cousins at this sad time.
Steve Saunders
June 23, 2018
Renee, to you, your sister and brothers, Joe and Kelli, I offer my deepest sympathy as you mourn the passing of your Mother. She is at peace.
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Joe and Deb cummings
June 23, 2018
Ken, Cindy and Family,
So sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Deb Cummings
Kenneth Noll
June 23, 2018
Billy and Kenny I want to offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May she rest in eternal peace. Amen
Billy, Alicia and Lucas Rizzi
June 23, 2018
Thoughts and prayers with you all. RIP Grandma.
June 23, 2018
To the Rizzi Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time.
Ann & Jerry Valonis & Family
Cindy Rizzi
June 23, 2018
Lots of great memories we shared over the holidays with the family, especially at Grandma B's, always an adventure! You will be missed but the memories will always live on, lots of photo's safely tucked away. Love your daughter-in-law Cindy
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