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Veronica Rizzo-Acevedo Obituary

Rizzo-Acevedo, Veronica Age 50, suddenly, at rest April 20, 2014. Loving mother of Jacquelyn Robinson, Jelaine Rizzo, and Justina Robinson; cherished daughter of Nicolasa and the late Nicolas Rizzo. She is also survived by two sisters and four brothers. Veronica was an 18 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Visitation on Thursday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 2921 S. Harlem Avenue, Berwyn. Funeral on Friday, April 25, 8:45 a.m. prayers at the funeral home, proceeding to St. Jane De Chantal Parish, 5252 S. Austin Ave., Chicago for 10:00 a.m. Mass.Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. For information, 708-484-4111 or www.adolfservices.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Veronica Rizzo-Acevedo

Sponsored by Jacquelyn Robonson, oldest daughter.

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Christine

April 17, 2025

Missing you Happy Easter to your beautiful Daughters

Christine deleon-alicea

April 16, 2024

Thinking of you and our friendship and the letters we use to write
each other when you lived in Florida. We always laughed missing a dear friend. Can't believe why someone would want to hurt you. Jackie thanks for keeping us apart of your life. And celebrating your mom's Life

Bruce Rapa

April 16, 2022

I will never forget your beaming smile. It lit up the room.

Christine DeLeon-Alicea

April 16, 2021

Missing you my friend, your laughter ,your friendship, your time

Jim Kehoe

November 2, 2015

Veronica, it has been 18 months since your beautiful life was snuffed out, but you are still thought of a lot, and to say you are missed is a mistake, you are missed tremendously.

Ret CPD Sgt John O'Leary

January 27, 2015

Ronnie, I will miss that infectious smile! We had a blast back in the day when we worked together in IUU! I will miss you!

Paul Banda

January 4, 2015

I knew you well before you were in The C.P.D. working out of The West Side V.A. Medical Center as a Pharmacist and you pursued your dream to becoming a wonderful person in my life as a friend, there isn't a day that goes by where I don't think about you. You were there for me on numerous occasions when I least expected it. You are my Guardian Angel and shall always be even in spiritual form. Thank's for being there for me and in turn I know your grateful for me being there for you as well. We had a lot of fun together on your off time. You are still my Best Friend Forever here today and here tomorrow.

christina averhart

December 27, 2014

Yours. .a love and bond that can never be broken. A constant reminder to your girls about the strength of a woman. Although on different planes now... may you always hear each other during the quiet times.

Diane Amanda

June 26, 2014

You were an extraordinary woman Vero! You deserved the very best just wanted you to know that! I know you are in a better place my thoughts and prayers are with your girls whom I know you loved with all your <3! I miss your smile and your laugh may you rest in peace Vero!

Marcus McClinton

May 31, 2014

To the family of Veronica Rizzo may God bless you and keep you and give you peace Veronica will truly be missed.

Angela Medina

May 2, 2014

God Bless you always Veronica, you are now one of God's Angel's

Sandra Martinez

April 26, 2014

I feel so bad when I heard that my prayers for the family I grow up with the Rizzo family very sad will keep the family in my prayers you will be missest very much R.I.P Veronica Rizzo

Anita Sullins

April 25, 2014

Veronica was not only a co-worker but a friend who I graduated the academy with, My heart and prayers go out to her and her family. Rip,you will be missed. :(

Melinda Hamilton

April 24, 2014

Sending my condolence to the family, her girls where her light , know that you were loved deeply. May god bless and give you continued strength.

Nora Walker

April 24, 2014

Veronica you will live in our hearts forever.

Liz Cisneros

April 24, 2014

Rizzo! Your smile that greeted me first, followed by your laughter then engulfed by your personality...when I think of you I am uplifted, I want to smile, I want to laugh, I want to dance! No matter where you were or what you did you lived life to the fullest! Thank you for the gift of experiencing such LOVE for life! We danced the night away! I will miss you!
With Love, Liz

Mary Hernandez

April 24, 2014

I had the pleasure of knowing Veronica from our Academy days! She was a class behind me but because of her great personality some of us became friends with her and would joke around alot. Heaven has gained an angel and the CPD has lost a wonderful woman in blue. May the wonderful memories you hold of her keep you all strong! God Bless!

Officer David R. Ramos

April 24, 2014

May the Lord Bless You and Welcome You to the Kingdom of Heaven.

David & Lorena Ramos and Family

r pleasant

April 24, 2014

My condolences. RIP.

April 24, 2014

Rest In Paradise Angel.


P.O. Sherece Holland

April 24, 2014

To the lovely family of Veronica, stay strong and hold on to your faith. To my sweeties, Jackie, Jelaine and Justina, I love you girls so much. You are great daughers, continue to be strong like your ma instilled in all of you.She was a wonderful, strong and beautiful woman and loved her girls....love y'all.

Your Aunt Vernell

April 24, 2014

Veronica Rizzo family, my deepest condolences. Veronica was a member with me in 1980 with the Chicago Police Explorers, 10th District Post 9061. I have a picture of her in my FB with our group and e-mailed a copy to Veronica friend Mayra and Jeff.

Tom Ramos Jr.

April 23, 2014

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR MOM WAS A COOL FRIEND OF MINE AND WE WENT TO ST. CASIMIR HIGH SCHOOL AND STILL REMAINED GOOD FRIENDS,I WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH I PRAY THAT YOU GIRLS FIND COMFORT AND HAVE THE STRENGHT TO MOVE FORWARD AND MAKE YOUR MOTHER PROUD SHE ALWAYS WORRIED ABOUT YOU GIRLS AND WAS ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT YOU. IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL ME AND KEEP IN TOUCH LOVE ALWAYS CHRISTINE LEAL DELEON

April 23, 2014

May God continue to be with you during this time of bereavement

SUSANNA Rivera

April 23, 2014

Helen, through you I met your sister Veronica and she made us laugh so hard. I know her daughters as well as all the family are in so much pain. I pray that God gives you all the strength you will need to get through this. Nothing I can say or do will give you comfort. Just know she was loved and well known by many. May her love and the memories give you some comfort in this sad and tragic time. She will live on through each and everyone of you. Carry her love with you always. May God bless you all.

Carole Hausemann

April 23, 2014

Accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May Veronica R.I.P.

Mary Childhood friend

April 23, 2014

Veronica's daughter my sincere condolences. Your mom was proud of each of you! She loved you near or far. Take care of each other, she's your angel now!

Lee Caldwell

April 23, 2014

We worked together at the University of Chicago years ago, she will be missed. I am really sorry for your untimely loss.

Victor Cerezo

April 23, 2014

My deepest most sincere condolences to Veronica's children and family. God console and be with you as you morn Veronica

April 23, 2014

To Veronica's family - my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working with Veronica in both the 014th District and Alternate Response. She liked being a police officer but she loved her daughters and dog. Again, my condolences.

Donna Dowd

Jamie richardson

April 23, 2014

My heart goes out to your family, especially her daughters. I hope there is some comfort knowing how much she loved you girls. I knew her as a friend and colleague. In either scenario she always made others and myself smile. She is greatly missed.

Lu Ann Montes

April 23, 2014

To the family of Veronica,
U don't know me, but my heart was so hurt by this, that I had to send my condolences.
May God carry Veronica in the palms of His hands all the way to heaven! Amen

Brenda Lamon

April 23, 2014

May God bless your family, and may "Ronnie" rest in peace.

April 23, 2014

Jelaine,
My deepest condolences to and your entire family.
Miriam Mora

Robert Cavaiani

April 23, 2014

Rest in peace with God now.

Rosalie & Jesse Ortega

April 23, 2014

We all lost a very loving and nurturing woman. I loved her huge infectious smile and we will miss her tremendously. If you girls need anything know that we are here for you at this time.

Karen Lemon

April 23, 2014

Sorry to hear about this! May you always be remembered for your kindness & goodness. You will be greatly missed!

Cheryl Folino

April 22, 2014

Eternal rest grant to you and ur family.

Mary Versetto

April 22, 2014

Prayers to her family, very sad situation and pray time will heal your pain.

just another person in the neighborhood

April 22, 2014

sending deep condolences to your family... though I did not know Veronica well, she was always welcoming and friendly, and someone who made you believe in the goodness of people.

p.o.sharone brown

April 22, 2014

Words can not express my deep sorrow! I will keep your beloved three babies in my thoughts and pray for their strength. We have lost
a wonderful soul! I am so thankful to have met you and shared so many laughs. I will miss you! Please rest in peace!

lolita chavez

April 22, 2014

Our condolences to your family. May our Lord carry you all through. Blessings from Jesse and Lolita Chavez

Rich Hanrahan

April 22, 2014

Rest in peace Office

A Colleague

April 22, 2014

To Veronica's family: Know that that the Lord holds a special place in Heaven for His Peacemakers. God bless you and keep you in His loving embrace.

Valentino Rizzo

April 22, 2014

R.I.P Veronica

Kiwana Johnson

April 22, 2014

Praying for you and your family SSgt Robinson! Sorry for your loss. ?

Rose Sasso-Wasik

April 22, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to the family. She was a great person growing up. May her soul rest in internal peace.

Rose Sasso-wasik

April 22, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to the family.

SEPHERE TAYLOR

April 22, 2014

RIP - GOD IS WITH YOU. I PRAY FOR STRENGTH FOR THE RIZZO-ACEVEDO FAMILY.

Kelly

April 22, 2014

Rest in peace Ronnie. Heartfelt condolences from the University of Chicago Police Dept. May The Lord bless your family.

Diane Martino

April 22, 2014

Rest in peace Veronica. I will always remeber your smile and dedication to your job and your family.

your memory will always burn bright!

April 22, 2014

when you lose the best.

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Veronica.

Donna Herrera

April 22, 2014

Rest in peace Veronica

Dr. Carolyn Perez' Burgos

April 22, 2014

To the Rizzo family, may God place his healing angels in front, back and all around you. God has called home a beautiful Angel. RIP Veronica you WILL be truly missed.

Yolanda Yanez Delgado

April 22, 2014

To The Rizzo Family
I'm soo very sorry for your lost Veronica was a very unique woman with a beautiful smile.she will be missed.

Bruce Rapa

April 22, 2014

Rest in Peace Riz. You were a good Officer and a nice Lady. We are all poorer right now.

michelle cheboub

April 22, 2014

My heart and condolences go out to justina and your family. Veronica was an amazing person and will be missed by many. May she rest in paradise

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 22, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Veronica will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 APR, 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]

Tina Brugger

April 22, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jenny Rizzo

April 22, 2014

My heart goes out to the Rizzo family..
Veronica was a very great lady...
I have gotten the privilege to know such a great lady as family...
Rest in peace Veronica ...
May the Lord be if your family though this difficult time..

Mayra Gomez

April 22, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rita Hale

April 22, 2014

Sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. Rest in Peace Veronica.

C. Conlon

April 22, 2014

Prayers to Veronica's family. I had the pleasure of working with Veronica. May she rest in peace

April 22, 2014

To Justina our hearts are filled with deep sorrow for the lost of your mom. she was a good person.

Love Eunice and Tempris Daniels
(St. Scholastica and St. Hilary)

Jennifer jelks

April 22, 2014

To roni's babies know that she loved you guys so much!!!

Tina Perilli

April 22, 2014

May God grant the family peace and strength during this difficult time. Veronica, you were a gentle soul and will be truly missed. Rest in peace and God speed.

Alice Casanova

April 22, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories. RIP Veronica

Sgt. Al, CPD ret.

April 22, 2014

Rest in Peace.

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