Joseph (Peppy) RIZZO

1920 - 2002  (81 years)

• Name	Joseph (Peppy) RIZZO  [1]
  Birth	25 Aug 1920	Highland, Ulster, New York, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	23 Jun 2002	Highland, Ulster, New York, USA
  Person ID	I1404	Jennifer's Family Tree-All Lines 10-25-2016
  Last Modified	16 Jun 2016

  
  

  Father	Giuseppe RIZZO,   b. 26 May 1877, Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy d. 16 Oct 1933, Highland, Ulster, New York, USA (Age 56 years)
  Mother	Maria BELVEDERE,   b. 28 Dec 1886, Marineo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy d. Aug 1970, Highland, Ulster, New York, USA (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	Aug 1903-1905
  Family ID	F427	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Josephine MORELLO,   b. 27 Mar 1923, Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA d. 7 Oct 2011, Highland, Ulster, New York, USA (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	7 Sep 1952	East Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
  Children	1. Eugene J. RIZZO
  Family ID	F507	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Nov 2011

  
  

• Notes

  JOSEPH "PEPPY RIZZO Highland, N.Y.Joseph "Peppy" Rizzo, 81, a life long resident of Highland, N.Y. died on Sunday, June 23, 2002 peacefully at his home. He was born on August 25, 1920, the son of the late Joseph and Maria Belvedere Rizzo.On September 7, 1952, at St. Colemans East Kingston, he married Josephine D. Morello who survives at home. He is also survived by a son, Eugene J. Rizzo, his spouse Rena Rizzo and two grandchildren, Kevin J., and Steven M. Rizzo all residing in Highland. Also surviving are two brothers, Leonard Rizzo and his spouse Martha and Thomas Rizzo and his spouse Eleanor, both residing in Higland. His surviving sister Rosalie Bragg and her husband Benjamin reside in Highland. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Attilio "John" Dallvechia residing in Highland.He was predeceased by a brother Cosmo "Gus" Rizzo, and three sisters, Mary Rizzo Grasso, Josephine Rizzo LaSusa and Adelaide "Anne" Rizzo Dallvechia.He graduated from Highland High School in 1938 and began employment as an auto mechanic until entering the United States Army in 1945. During World War II, he was stationed in Japan.He was a life member of both the Lloyd American Legion Post 193 and the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was also a life member of the Highland Hose Company and the Lloyd Senior Citizens Club.Prior to his retirement in 1982, he and his brother Leonard owned and operated Rizzo Ford in Highland for over thirty years. After retiring, he enjoyed many a summers at his vacation home in Newcomb, New York. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying both fishing and hunting. A beloved member of his family, he also was a respected member of the community.The family request that memorial donations be made to Hospice, Inc., 34 Broadway, Kingston, N.Y. 12401.Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 25, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 38 Main St., Highland, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustines Church, Highland, N.Y. to be followed by a full Military Honor Service at Highland Cemetery.

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] Famtree.ged (Reliability: 3). Date of Import: Sep 15, 2000