Obituary of Francesco Rizzo

RIZZO, Francesco Peacefully on March 13, 2011surrounded by his family, at the age of 89 years. Loving Husband to Filippina " Pina " ( nee Vaccaro ) sharing 63 years of marriage. Dear Father of Dino ( Therese ), Osvaldo ( Antonietta ) , Ilde ( Joe ) Mariani and Patrizia ( Dan ) Fister. Cherished Caro Nonno to Laureen ( Vince ) Aliberti, Francesco ( Jen ) Rizzo, Maurizio ( Jen ) Rizzo Renato ( Casey ) Rizzo, Nicola Rizzo , Cristina Rizzo, David ( Vanessa ) Mariani, Phil Mariani, Christopher Rizzo, Nadia Rizzo and Tristan Conciatori. Adoring Bis Nonno to Victoria & Isabella Aliberti, Alexandra & Stella Rizzo, Olivia & Sophia Rizzo, Marcus & Alyssa Rizzo and Tyus Mariani. Loving Brother of the late Natale, Salvatore, Fiore , Mario and survived by his sisters Anna ( late Orlando ), Carmine ( Arturo ) Pizzuto, Elena ( Vincenzo ) Bifano. Dear Zio to many nieces and nephews. Francesco was a veteran of WWII and retired as a carpenter for Dean Construction where he worked for over 25 years and a member of the Carpenters & Allied Workers Local 494. After Francesco's retirement he went on to learn a new trade in Sheet Metal helping his son at Eagle Mechanical Group up until the age of 85 years. Visitation at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Banwell Chapel) 253-7234 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. ( corner of Banwell & Tecumseh Rd E. ) on Wednesday from 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 PM. Parish prayers Wednesday at 4:30 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Banwell Chapel on Thursday March 17th, 2011 at 10:00 AM then to St. Angela Merici Church ( 980 Louis Ave. ) for funeral mass at 11:00AM. Entombment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In kindness memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association. On-line condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com