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Joseph Rizzo Obituary

RIZZO - Joseph J., of Glen Cove, NY on November 28, 2022 at age 92. Retired Detective Nassau Co. Police Dept. Beloved father of Philip Wayne (Rosa), Debbie Galante

(Vinny), Cheryl Heffernan

(Patrick), Glenn (Marion),

Karen Gaudio (Louie) and the late Joseph. Loving brother of Carol Monahan. Proud grandfather of 14 and special great-grandfather of 11. Visiting at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove Friday from 2:30-4:30 and 7-9pm. Mass at Church of St. Rocco Saturday 10am. Interment East Hillside Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 30, 2022.

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Jack Biggane

November 30, 2022

I had the privilege of playing racquetball with the legend , Joe Rizzo. Great athlete, a true gentleman with a wonderful outlook on life. He will be missed.
Joey and the Rizzo family in our prayers.

Al

November 30, 2022

To the family, accept my sincere condolences, you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find strength from love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you share.
2Thessalonians 3:16

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Visitation

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home

26 Franklin Avenue, Glen Cove, NY

Dec

2

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home

26 Franklin Avenue, Glen Cove, NY

Dec

3

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Church of St. Rocco

18 Third St., Glen Cove, NY

Dec

3

Interment

11:15 a.m.

East Hillside Cemetery

565 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Head, NY

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Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home

26 Franklin Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542

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