Richard R. Rizzo

Richard R. Rizzo, age 78, of Cherry Valley township, OH, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1939, in Cleveland,OH, a son of Murphy and Catherine (Brock) Rizzo. Formerly of Cleveland,OH, Mr. Rizzo had lived in Cherry Valley since 1963. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy; and was employed by the Sheet Metal Local Union #65 out of Cleveland. He was an avid coon hunter. Mr. Rizzo is survived by his wife, Gloria J. (Gall) Rizzo, whom he married November 19, 1960, of Cherry Valley township; his five sons, Anthony Rizzo, Russell Rizzo, John Rizzo, Angelo Rizzo, and James Rizzo, all of Andover, OH; his two daughters, Gloria Schlecht, of Andover, OH, and Debbie Rizzo; his sister, Michele Rizzo of Florida; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Rizzo and Tony Rizzo; and one sister, Rose Hromyko. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 8:00 PM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect St., Andover, OH, with Pastor Robert Gears officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until the time of services. Burial of cremated remains will take place later in Cherry Valley Cemetery. Those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Cherry Valley Cemetery

Cherry Valley Twp. OH

Visitation

Thursday, July 19 2018
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003

Service

Thursday, July 19 2018
8:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003