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Dennis J. Rizzo Jr.

1968 - 2020

Dennis J. Rizzo Jr. obituary, 1968-2020, Wynantskill, NY

BORN

1968

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Wynantskill Funeral Home, LLC

294 Whiteview Rd

Wynantskill, New York

Dennis Rizzo Obituary

Rizzo, Dennis J. Jr. WYNANTSKILL Dennis J. Rizzo Jr., 52, passed away on December 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of Dennis J. Rizzo Sr. and Dawn Mooney Rizzo; and the loving husband to Alicia McLean Rizzo. Dennis was a vice president at MVP Health Insurance in Schenectady. In addition to his mother, father and wife Alicia, he is survived by his children, Nolan John (Morgan Maloney) Rizzo, Kennedy Allison (Jeff Taylor) Rizzo and Piper Jameson Rizzo; his siblings, Kristina (Billy) Barber, Kara (Jose Correa) Rizzo and Michael Rizzo; his mother-in-law Virginia McLean; his father-in-law John McLean; his sisters-in-law, Jacquelyn (Greg) Bennett and Jeanette Basos; his nieces and nephews, Jordan, Shawn, Justin, Cameron, Riley, Ethan, Isabella, Reese and Matteo; his beloved friends, Larry and Kimberly Kaufman and James and Tracey Carter. Family and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday, January 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wynantskill Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Road, Wynantskill. Funeral service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, in the Grace Fellowship, 20 Delatour Road, Watervliet. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Please note that facial covering, social distancing and occupancy limitations must be followed at funeral home and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Dennis may be made via GoFundMe: gofundme.com /f/dennis-rizzo-private- hire-help. Please visit www.wynantskillfh.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 3, 2021.

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Craig

December 28, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful friend. Hard to believe it´s been four years since your passing. We remember you and your kindness. God Bless!

Craig

December 28, 2023

I will never forget golfing with you all over NY. RIP golf brother.

Craig

December 28, 2022

Hi Dennis: you are still in my thoughts and prayers. We had many great golfing adventures and I think of you frequently. You are missed.

Deborah Mooney

April 6, 2021

My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Dennis was a beautiful person from his first steps through his life journey. He was kind, loving and good to everyone. He had the biggest smile and a big heart. I miss him and always keep him in my prayers. Aunt Debby

Jason Salamida

January 9, 2021

To the Rizzo family. Sorry for your loss.

Carol McAuliffe

January 7, 2021

Dennis, Dawn and family, prayers and sympathy for your loss

Joann Flanagan

January 7, 2021

I´m so very sorry for your loss. Please know you´re in my prayers

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Maria McCarthy

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Dean Bennett

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Jose K Hernandez

January 5, 2021

Dennis ,Dawn and family
Deep sincere Condolences from the Hernandez Family.

Amy Lennon

January 5, 2021

Alicia, So very sorry for your loss! Bless you and the whole family .

Mary Mink Geraci

January 4, 2021

Dennis and Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all. Also, Alicia our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. God Bless you all.

Donna Hunter

January 4, 2021

Dennis and Family,
So sorry to hear about Dennis Jr's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May God Bless and comfort you! just know that you will be together again in heaven!

Roger Pettinato

January 4, 2021

We were like brothers when we were kids Dennis. I love your whole family and you were such a great guy. I am so sorry for your loss Christina, Kara, Big Dennis and Dawn. Roger Pettinato

Craig Jasenski

January 4, 2021

So sorry and sad that we lost Dennis. Dennis was a fine, upstanding man whom many of us greatly admired. Dennis will be sorely missed and thought about frequently with great remembrances. Deepest condolences to his family.

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Donna Gaffney

January 4, 2021

Dawn - Sending prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may you and your family keep him forever in your hearts forever.

Nicole O'Brien

January 3, 2021

Kara, Cam and family..I am soo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Megan Noonan

January 3, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.

Kim Whitney Duran

January 3, 2021

Dennis, Dawn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kim

Lee and Kathie Bombard

January 3, 2021

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Keep the memories you shared in your heart and Dennis will always be with you.

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joseph f bruno

January 3, 2021

dennis i am so sorry for your lost i lost my my son on dec 30 2018 you never get over it i am so sorry for you and your family god bless

Lynda Cooper

January 3, 2021

Dennis, Dawn and the Rizzo family, I´m very saddened by the loss of your son/husband/brother Dennis. My deepest sympathy. May he Rest In Peace.

Aunt Lorraine Brandt

January 3, 2021

I am so deeply sorry for his loss. I love you all.

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294 Whiteview Rd, Wynantskill, NY 12198

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20 Delatour Road, Watervliet, NY

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294 Whiteview Rd, Wynantskill, NY 12198

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