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1969
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2023
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Alicia Rizzo Obituary
NORTH GREENBUSH - Alicia M. Rizzo passed away on August 7, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family and friends, after a long and hard-fought battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Alicia was born in Albany on February 19, 1969, to John McLean and Virginia McLean. Alicia retired from the Guilderland Central School District in 2021 after serving as the principal of Lynnwood Elementary School for 11 years.
In addition to her mother and father, she is survived by her children, Nolan John (Morgan Maloney) Rizzo, Kennedy Allison (Jeff Taylor) Rizzo, and Piper Jameson Rizzo; her sisters, Jacquelyn (Greg) Bennett and Jeanette McLean; her grandsons, Hayden and Boden Taylor, and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Alicia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dennis J. Rizzo Jr.
Alicia was a strong and fearless leader. Despite having breast cancer for over a decade and losing her husband in 2021, she accomplished so much in her career and positively influenced so many - including colleagues, students, friends, and family.
She was unapologetically herself and had a strong love for fashion and accessorizing. Her co-workers love to share the story of her arriving for her interview for principal in a full-pink suit. Alicia loved her yearly summer vacations to "her happy place," OBX, with her family and beloved friends The Kaufmans. She loved cheering on the New York Rangers with her son, Nolan, and weekend shopping and lunch excursions with her daughters, Kennedy and Piper. She loved singing and dancing with her grandsons, Boden and Hayden.
Family and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, August 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wynantskill Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Road, Wynantskill. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 14, at Grace Fellowship, 20 Delatour Road, Watervliet. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Alicia may be made to METAvivor to support Metastatic Breast Cancer Research, Support and Awareness at www.metavivor.org.
Please visit www.wynantskillfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alicia Rizzo
Patrick
August 15, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to all the families. I worked with Alicia's sister for 3 years and felt like a piece of me knew her personally. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband.
Dee Bunkoff
August 14, 2023
We are so deeply saddened by the untimely loss of a lovely woman. Her mom and I have been friends for years. Rest in peace and reunite with your amazing husband.
Richie Liddle
August 11, 2023
Mrs Rizzo was a great person who loved to help her students at Lynnwood elementary you will be missed Mrs Rizzo from your former student Richie Liddle
Susan Kicinski Sickles
August 11, 2023
My sincere condolences to the McLean and Rizzo family. I met Alicia in elementary school and she was outgoing, funny, and had a wide beautiful smile. All through school she was a happy, caring person and I will always remembered her with joy.
Suzanne Squadere Montalbano
August 10, 2023
With your smile as bright as the sun Alicia, you will live in our hearts. Our love to your family, friends, students, fellow 86rs, and everyone who had the honor of being touched by your beautiful light.
Our heartfelt condolences,
Suzanne, Gustav and Family
Mary Bernard
August 10, 2023
My sincere condolences to Alicias family and the Rizzo family! May she RIP as she is reunited with her husband Dennis
Nicole Nichols
August 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Deb Crowley
August 10, 2023
Sending prayers and love to your family and friends.
Alicia, you fought as hard and as long as you could. Now you are finally reunited with Dennis. May you both rest in eternal peace. God bless.
Kristin Vivian
August 9, 2023
Academy of the Holy Names shares in the passing of Alicia, mother of our alumna Piper. Her courage and strength were admired by all and our community mourns the loss of a member of our extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, but Piper in particular. We are here to support you if needed. We wish Alicia peaceful rest and a sweet reunion in heaven with Dennis.
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