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Dominic Rizzi Obituary

Rizzi, Sr., Dominic "Tommy" (Ret. Captain CPD, ret. Director of Security Standard Parking O'Hare/ Midway Airport), Chicago, IL, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, in Tucson, AZ with his wife and children by his side. Adored husband of Charlotte (née Lamb); amazing father to Dianne, Karen (Chris), Jim (ret. Captain TPD), Dominic, Jr. (ret. LT. CPD) (Kat), Susan (ret. Firefighter TFD) and Tommy John (LT. TPD); proud grandfather of Chuck, Michael (FPD), Joe, Christin, Dominic, Jimmy (MPD), Cindy, Will (CFD), John, Gabrielle; extremely proud great-grandfather of Sofia, Grace, Matthew, Barrett, Juliano, Benjamin, Dominic, Charlotte, Cenovio; deeply loved father figure to his nieces and nephews, whom he loved "Big" with his whole heart; loving brother of Vincent James, Jr. (ret. HPD) (Jan), Leonard (ret. CPD) (Jackie); loving sister-in-law, Wanda (nee Hines) Rizzi; loving brother-in-law of Jack (ret. Sgt. CPD) (Inge) Lamb and William "Bill" Rowland. Preceded in death by his beautiful granddaughter, Nicole Wesolowski; his parents, Vincent James, Sr. and Thelma (Thrane); brothers, John (PPD), James Vincent "Joe" (Catherine Phillips); sisters, Lenora (Marge) (Therman) Davis and Rosemarie Rowland. Our Dad genuinely loved life and was fierce in his love for his family and friends. Through all his successes and achievements he remained humble. He taught us the importance of family, respect, doing the right thing and that your word is your bond. He was beyond generous, an amazing role model and he was our HERO! Interment and a celebration of his life will take place in Tucson, AZ (TBD).

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2019.
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Glad I got to see you at uncle vinnys party in August. We all miss you

November 4, 2019

I considered myself fortunate if I happened to be at the Rizzi house on a Sunday afternoon. Mr. Rizzi would spend most of the day in the kitchen preparing enough Italian food to feed an army. In addition to his many accomplishments and accolades, the man could cook. He was a kind man with a big heart, and all were welcome at his table.

John Crowley

October 20, 2019

Our deepest regards and condolences. Your Tucson neighbors, the Shellines

Mark Shelline

October 19, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to the Rizzi family. Eternal Rest grant unto him O'Lord and let Perpetual Light Shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed Rest In Peace. Amen!

Daniel Alvarado

October 17, 2019

Dominic is one of the finest men that I have ever known. My sympathies to his family.

john laskey

October 16, 2019

john laskey

October 16, 2019

Rizzi Family:

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE DOMINIC SR. May the Good Lord comfort all of you at this time of great sorrow and may Dominic Sr. now REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD OUR GOD.

Dennis M. Dragon Ret CPD

October 15, 2019

Good bye friend, see you on the other side. You were certainly one of the good guys.

Bob Dart

October 15, 2019

My condolences to the entire Rizzi family, I worked for Dominic, at O'Hare Airport, (Imperial Guard Service), we had some discussions on security matters, but I always had the highest respect for Dominic, Rest in Peace Sir, and thank you for the honor of working for you. Mark J. Walek

Mark Walek

Coworker

October 15, 2019

Rest in Peace. Boss! It was a pleasure and an honor to have worked for you, from Public Housing North and in to Public Housing. My condolences to the Rizzi family.

Allen Jaglowski

October 14, 2019

Rest in peace dear Dominic. Thank you for the many amazing memories, the laughs, the zeal for life, and your love for family. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul James

October 13, 2019

Uncle Tommy, we will most definitely miss you. We love you.

Liz Long

October 13, 2019

Rest in Peace. Thank you for your knowledge, expertise, friendship and wit. We had a lot of laughs along the way. My condolences to the entire Rizzi family.

Jim Georgalas

October 13, 2019

God Bless you Tommy. You will forever be in our hearts. I have no one to talk to says your loving brother Vinnie. He is lost without you. Love you, Vinnie and Jan

October 13, 2019

I didn't know what a Police family was, until I became one of "Rizzi's Raiders. I am proud to have worked under your command. My sincerest condolences to the Rizzi family

Edward bone

October 13, 2019

Rest in Peace, old friend. It was an honor to have known and worked with you.

MIke MALONEY

October 13, 2019

Rest in peace Riz you will be truely be missed. Not many people can say they a had a best buddy (friend) for over 78 years. I will cherrish all the good times and bad times we had. One thing for sure we both had each others back. I still can't believe your gone but you will always be in my heart. See you on the other side. Love ya

Joe (corky) Mandarino

Friend

October 13, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tommy will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 13, 2019

We will miss you until we meet again ❤

Inge & Jack Lamb

Family

October 13, 2019

Rest Well Dominic, It was an honor and pleasure to work with you in the 003rd District. Giving my daughter Dominique a version of your first name for being a Family first type of human being. Being in my corner when my wife was in a coma from that childbirth and with me as they both recovered. May God continue to bless your family and with God's Grace I hope to see you on the other side.

Chuck Ramey

October 12, 2019

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