Phyllis Rizzuto

Phyllis Rizzuto obituary

Phyllis Rizzuto

Phyllis Rizzuto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Breslin Funeral Home - Malden on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Phyllis J. Rizzuto, of Malden, formerly of Boston's North End and Medford, November 23rd. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Margaret "Peggy" (Demelo) Bono. Loving mother of Michael Rizzuto and his wife Elizabeth of Billerica and the late Catherine and Marguerite Rizzuto. Cherished grandmother of Hailey and Michael Rizzuto of Billerica. Dear sister of Jeanne Nastasi of Canton and the late Raymond and Anthony Bono. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend her funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Monday December 1st at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the Mass on Monday only.

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