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Vincenzo Rizzi Obituary

Rizzi, Vincenzo V. Age 79, beloved husband of Margherita nee Pesce. Loving father of Luisa (Chuck) Seymour, Leonetta, Sabrina (Patrick) Riggi, Georgina and Danny (Carrie Ann). Proud grandfather of Cristina (Milan) Strukl, Joseph (Kristin) Catalano, Daniela, Mikayla, Angelina and Isabella. Fond brother of Vito (Vittoria), Nick (Harriet), late Giuseppe (Domenica), late Isabella (late Donato) De Carolis. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and a cherished friend of many in the United States and Italy. He is Co-owner of Rosangela's Pizzeria Restaurant in Evergreen Park. Funeral Monday 10:15 am from the Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge, IL. to St. Linus Church, Mass 11:00am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2pm to 8pm. 708-422-2700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 24, 2012.

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Shirley Geraci

February 28, 2012

Rizzi Family
Very sorry for your loss. He was a great man, He will be missed by all, but he will always be in your heart

February 28, 2012

We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Rizzi. We are neighbors but just found out today about this our heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire family and we pray that God grants them the strength and peace they need in this time of mourning. Mr Rizzi such a sweet and hard working man..may he rest in peace and he will be missed. Love, his next door neighbors The Ortiz Family.

Michelle Dalton

February 28, 2012

Many prayers to Vince's family! Vince was a good man and I was fortunate to work with him at Rosangelo's. He will be missed.

Carol Boles

February 27, 2012

I was so sorry to learn of Vince's passing. We were old neighbors & I remember what a good man he was. My prayers & sympathy go out to his family.

February 27, 2012

Are prays go out to the RIZZI Family we will miss him dearly .THE OZMINKOWSKI FAMILY.

Lisa Reif

February 26, 2012

Sending my love and prayers to the whole Rizzi family. Leo, you have a wonderful family.

Joann Crowe

February 24, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Vince's passing. We love to visit Rosangela's for the good food, but also for the warm, friendly people working there. Vince always made us feel welcome, and we will miss seeing him with Jack and Cathy on Thursday nights!

frances panicucci

February 24, 2012

my deepest sympath to the family
rosies is our family favorite pizza

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