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Matthew Rizzelli Obituary

Matthew J. Rizzelli, 46, of Marlborough, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at home, after being stricken ill. He leaves his mother, Libera (Tommasone) Rizzelli, of Marlborough; two brothers, John M. Rizzelli of Northborough, and Vincent A. Rizzelli of Marlborough; and a sister, Maria A. Rizzelli of Marlborough. He also leaves two nieces, Vanessa L. Rizzelli of Northborough, and Maria Ney Rizzelli of Marlborough; and his faithful two companions, Wiskers and Mittens. He was born in Marlborough, son of Libera and the late Michael Rizzelli, and had lived in Marlborough all of his life. He was a 1983 graduate of Marlborough High School. He was the owner and operator of MetroWest Paint Ball and Darts Supply Co. of Marlborough for the past several years. He was a member of the Marlborough Moose and was an avid dart player. He enjoyed watching the Patriots, Celtics and the Red Sox. A funeral service will take place Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m., at the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlborough. Calling hours are Monday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2011.

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Kim Galluzzo

September 29, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember many laughs with Matt years ago! He will be missed.

Jennifer Gouthro

September 28, 2011

Prayers for strength and peace to the Rizzelli family....until you all meet again

Paul Weber

September 15, 2011

Dear Mrs. Rizzelli and family
I am very sorry for your loss of Matt, he will be sorely missed. Far to young to be taken away for us.

Deb & Ed Beauregard

September 14, 2011

Mrs. Rizzelli, John, Vinny and Maria
We are so sorry for your loss, Matt was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy DeRosa

September 14, 2011

Mrs Rizzelli, John, Vinny & Maria, We are so sorry for your lost. Matt will be dearly missed. Jim and I will keep you in daily thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Jim and Cathy DeRosa

Kelley (Lyttle) Woznaik

September 13, 2011

Maria and family, So sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Please except my deepest sympathy.

Willaim Robinson

September 13, 2011

We were away and just heard the sad news. My heart goes out to all of the Rizzelli families in this time of grief. Matt was quite a guy that I was in touch with in the mid 80's-90's. He was always a good person hang with + have fun. R.I.P. Matthew.
Your old friend Billy Robinson.

September 13, 2011

Auntie Libera

September 13, 2011

MRS.RIZZELLI MARIA VINNY & JOHNNY my heart goes out to you all for the loss of matt. he was a joy to know. he will be missed . my thoughts and prayers are with you shirley ney

Kathy and Russ Ney

September 13, 2011

To the Rizzelli family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

September 13, 2011

TO the Rizzelli's Sorry for your Loss, He was a character and will be missed
Raoul "Bubba" Lesage

Tracey Rosado

September 12, 2011

Maria and famiy,

So sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Tracey (Gogolos) Rosado

Tim Agnew

September 12, 2011

Mrs Rizzelli, John, Vinny and Maria. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We lost one of the good ones. His sense of humor will be missed by many of us. RIP Matt until we meet again.

Cathy Vitale

September 12, 2011

Dear Mrs. Rizzelli, Maria, Vinny, and Johnny,

Take comfort in knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are truly sorry for your loss.

With deepest sympathy,
The Maguire Family

Dorian Goldstein

September 12, 2011

John,

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dorian...

David & Debra (Flagg) Axline

September 12, 2011

Auntie Libera, Johnny, Vinnie, Maria and family -
We won't be able to make it to the services but know that you are truly loved and, that in these difficult days ahead, you are held dearly in our thoughts and prayers. Love and strength to you all, David and Debra (Flagg) Axline & family

Bob Lazaros

September 12, 2011

Mrs Rizzelli, John, Vinny and Maria,

So sorry for your loss, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bob Lazaros

Mula Family

September 12, 2011

To The Rizzelli Family,

Sorry to hear of Matts passing
We will remember him for his humor,and great kindness.
May your family take comfort in knowing many will always remember and miss him

Mike & Andrea Edmonds

September 12, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you.

Christine Mason

September 11, 2011

Libra, Marie, John and Vinny,
We are so sorry to hear about Matthew. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Christine Ferrara Mason and Theresa Ferrara

Cheryl & Paul (Agnew) St George

September 11, 2011

To the Rizzelli Family...Our deepest sympathy...May you find love and comfort knowing so many care...

September 11, 2011

The Rizzelli Family,

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

~ Stephen & Lynne Colacchio

Grace Sheldon Lyons

September 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard Aldrich

September 11, 2011

Mrs Rizzelli and Family

May God comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Confrey Pusateri

September 11, 2011

John and Maria and family,
My sincere sympathies for the loss of Matt. He left us much too soon. I will always remember his smile and his friendship. He was a genuinly great guy to all. Prayers of strength to all of you during this time.

September 11, 2011

Mrs.Rizelli and children, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

The Ronayne & Boulay family

Terri Crue Rose

September 10, 2011

My heart goes out to you all at this terrible time...There are no words. I pray that you can find comfort in all the wonderful memories you made together over the years...

September 10, 2011

TO THE ENTIRE RIZZELLI FAMILY
IAM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MATT WAS
A GREAT PERSON AND A GREAT FRIEND
MY HEART GO'S OUT TO YOU.
JOE COPPOLINO

September 10, 2011

Mrs. Rizzelli and famiy, So sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. The DeRosa family

September 10, 2011

So very sorry to hear about your loss..He is in our Lord's hands now.
Sincerely, Wolfe Family

Deb & Scott Giroux

September 10, 2011

John and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss.

September 10, 2011

Mrs Rizzelli,Johnny,Vinny & Maria so sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jack Risotti

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