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Carl RIZZO Obituary
Carl Joseph Rizzo, 92, of Austin, Texas passed away on March 2, 2017 in Austin, Texas. He was born on March 15, 1924 in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Santo and Maime Rizzo.
He went to New York City to pursue a career as a singer where he met his soon-to- be wife, Adeline. In 1949, they married in the courthouse chapel in NYC. Carl was a devoted husband, wonderful and loving father, grandfather, and great-grand father who loved studying the bible. He never had a harsh word and showed his gentle and loving spirit to all those he came in contact with. He was a strong Christian and very involved with his church. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves behind his loving daughter, Diane Buck; son, Jim Rizzo; three grandchildren, Angela, Erin, and Nickolas and one great-grandchild, Dillon. He was preceded in death by his wife Adeline Rizzo.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 4:00-6:00 pm, on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1500 West Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78757. Interment will follow in Cook-Walden Capital Parks, Pflugerville, Texas.
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Stephanie Spencer
January 5, 2020
Hi Diane: please contact me if you get this. Sorry to hear about both of your parents.
HOWARD HAGOOD
March 5, 2017
YOU WILL BE MISSED CARL,MAY YOUR FAMILY BE AT PEACE,YOURS IN CHRIST,HOWARD HAGOOD.
Cliff and Marge Harrington
March 4, 2017
Adeline and Carl were neighbors for more than 36 years. They were two fine people. We always enjoyed
Chatting with them out in the yard.p
March 3, 2017
God's peace, comfort & strength in the days & months to come.. Carl lead the way in sharing his faith in God.
Helen Seibel
Redeemer Lutheran Church
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