Samuel Paul Rizzo

Samuel Paul Rizzo obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Samuel Paul Rizzo

Samuel Rizzo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis A DiGiacomo Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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SAMUEL PAUL RIZZO, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband to Diana Rizzo (nee Fenico). Loving father to Samuel Joseph Rizzo (Riana) and Justine Rizzo. Beloved grandfather to Samuel Stephen Rizzo and Alessandra Rizzo. Dear brother to Mary Gonet (the late Greg), Joe Rizzo (Patricia), and John Rizzo (the late Maureen).
A man who has touched the lives of so many people. Always offering a helping hand as well as a lending an ear to listen. He was generous, kind and always had a positive attitude. He was larger than life with his illuminating personality. He was someone who when you first met, you would never forget.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Monday, November 18, 2024, from 9:15AM until 10:30AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, immediately followed by his funeral mass, 10:30AM. Interment Private.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Christopher Church at the above address.
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