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