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Joseph Rizzo Obituary
He was born April 19, 1928 in Waterbury son of the late Salvatore J. and Elena (Fonti) Rizzo. He had worked at Waterbury Farrell for 28 years, in 1973 he and his son Joseph Rizzo Jr., started the R & R Pallet Co. in Cheshire, retiring in 1993. He was a long time parishioner of St. Aloysius Church. He was an active life member of the Sons of Italy Club. For 10 years he was a devoted caregiver to his late wife Jeannette. Joe loved Cadillac's and good food but most of all treasured his family.
He is survived by his children, Salvatore Rizzo and wife, Nancy, of Southington, Joseph Rizzo Jr., of Cheshire, Jack Rizzo and wife, Johanna, of Cheshire, Janet Rosenberg and husband, Alan, of Southington, Lorraine Brzozowski and husband, David Sr., of Cheshire and Paul Rizzo, of Florida; 17 grandchildren, Lisa, Joseph, Michael, Allison-Beth, Nicholas, Joie-Marie, Deana, Nicole, Avielle, Stephen, Emily, Elena, Jeannette, Jacqulene, Marissa and David Jr., and 12 great-grandchildren, he also leaves two sisters, Mary Grasso and husband, Joseph, of Meriden and Christine Fohl, of Cheshire; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Dominic Rizzo.
The Funeral will be held on Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St to St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St. Plantsville at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, (TODAY), 4 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deanne Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Mathew Rehbein
March 14, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the entire Rizzo family! Uncle Joe (As I was introduced to call him as a great uncle) was a great man who was loved by all and will be missed by many! He was a great man who planted his mark in us all! He loved his family and cared for his friends! We will miss you Uncle Joe.
Kathleen Dunn
March 10, 2012
I met Grandpa Joe at Allison and Matt's wedding. What a sweet man and so very loved by his family and friends. He will surely be missed. My condolences to the whole clan.
Nicole Rizzo
March 10, 2012
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Martha Spada
March 10, 2012
We remember Joseph Rizzo from St. AloysiousChurch. Always smiling as we entered the church and asking if we were going home to a big Italian dinner after church. We looked forward to seeing him every week at church and at the Southington Italian Festival. Our thoughts are with his family. Joe and Martha Spada
Doug & Claudia LeBarron
March 9, 2012
Deepest condolences to the entire Rizzo family; you are all in our prayers.
Lou Ann (Scala) Brannan
March 8, 2012
Paul, Lorraine and the entire Rizzo family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. A man who really knew how to Live Life! He loved every single one of you and was proud to tell anyone, anytime, just that! You all will have a gazillion great memories to share over the years to keep him always in your thoughts and hearts and to help ease some of your sorrow for now. God Bless you all Always!
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