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John J. Rizzo, age 91, born, 1917 in North East,Erie,Co, P.A," son of, Anthony.&. Concetta Zanghi Rizzo.Served US Army,WWII,

KENNELLYMARKA — 15 Dec 2008 4:17:09 GMT

Rizzo, John J.

John J. Rizzo
John J. Rizzo, age 91,
a resident of Erie passed away Friday December 12, 2008. He was born March 27, 1917 in North East, the son of the late Anthony and Concetta Zanghi Rizzo. John served with the US Army during WWII in the South Pacific and was a union carpenter with Local 81, retiring in 1968. John was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching horseracing.
Besides his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife Helen DiMaria Rizzo;
his children, Anthony, Concetta, and John J. Rizzo;
a brother Carl Rizzo
and three sisters, Josephine Zeller,
Grace Shioleno
and Helen Young.
John is survived by a son Edward Rizzo and his wife Lisa of Erie
and a daughter-in-law Judy Stokes.
He is the grandfather of Lynn Alexander and her husband Michael of Fla.,
Anthony Rizzo of Fla.,
Mark Rizzo and his wife Brita of Fla.,
John Mau of Harrisburg,
Traci Rizzo of Erie and Michael Rizzo of Erie.
He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Alicia and Katie Alexander and Carter Rizzo
along with a close friend, Izene Cash and her family.
Friends
are invited to call at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St. Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend Prayer Services there Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul's RC Church.
Burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery, North East.
A parish vigil service will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Published in the Erie Times-News from 12/13/2008 - 12/14/2008,

St. Paul's RC Church. "

Rizzo Bible

xxJeriMiranda — 5 Aug 2004 6:44:19 GMT

My great grandfather is Pasquale Guisseppe Rizzo who came from Italy and settled into the Chicago Illinois area. If you believe this could be related and I would like to hear from you.

Phillip, Harry, Anthony, Mary Rizzo (siblings)

Phillip Rizzo — 19 Sep 1999 9:24:49 GMT

Filippe Rizzo 20 Nov 1878 son of Salvatore and Guiseppa (D'Amore) Rizzo. Came to Cincinnati, Ohio from Termini Imerese Palermo Sicily around 1890. Married Agostina Scalia at St. Mary's in Cincy.

Rizzo's in Pittsburgh, PA

KATHERINEOLDHAM — 4 Jan 2008 3:49:08 GMT

I am looking to share info with anyone who finds Rizzo & SanFilippo in their family tree. My grandfather Mariano Rizzo --obviously lived a secretive life & I am finding it difficult to locate info on him. However I have found that he came to America & lived in Pittsburgh with a cousin Giuseppe SanFilippo.. Any family out there??

Frank Anthony Rizzo, 86, son of , Leonard Rizzo and the late Frances (Chiro) Rizzo.

KENNELLYMARKA — 10 Mar 2008 4:54:11 GMT

Frank A. Rizzo

Frank A. Rizzo

3/6/2008 - Frank Anthony Rizzo, 86, of Fredonia, NY and recently residing in Haymarket, Va., died Sunday morning (March 2, 2008) at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va.

He was born on Nov. 26. 1921 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Leonard Rizzo and the late Frances (Chiro) Rizzo.
He was the widower of Rose (Gaeta) Rizzo, having been married for 56 years. Mr. Rizzo was a graduate of Dunkirk High School. He was a World War II combat veteran of the United States Navy and the recipient of a Purple Heart and other military awards for his service. Mr. Rizzo received a Bachelor of Arts in 1949 and Master’s of Education in 1950, both from the University of Buffalo.

A retired educator and school administrator for the City of Niagara Falls School District, Mr. Rizzo was a member of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Dunkirk. He enjoyed current events, playing cards and collecting stamps and coins.

Survivors include two daughters, Rosemary (Armand) Virtuoso of Henderson, Nev.,
and Michele (John) Pasquantino of Haymarket, Va.;
one son, Russell Rizzo of Eden;
one grandson, Armand Virtuoso III;
three brothers, Leonard (Jean) Rizzo of St. Paul, Minn., Joseph Rizzo of Florida
and John (Sandra) Rizzo of Dunkirk;
two sisters, Josephine Ippolito of Westfield,
Margaret Marriott of Pearland, Texas;
one brother-in-law, Charles Gaeta of Indianapolis, Ind.;
one sister-in-law, Lucille Rizzo of Fredonia;
and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Paul Rizzo
and Salvatore Rizzo;
and two sisters, Stella Ippolito
and Antoinette

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Holy Trinity Church. "

Antonio Rizzo & Maria Grazia Cilano b 1851 Ohio/NY

m_lupico — 30 Aug 2008 10:45:57 GMT

Antonio Rizzo m Maria Grazia Cilano b 1851 Valledolmo, Sicily 2nd husband Salvatore Liberti. Maria immigrated 1892. Children: Giovanna b 1871, Antonina 1875, Domenico 1878, Cosima 1880, Antonino 1883, Antonio 1886, Russell 1894. Lived in Cleveland and Buffalo. Seeking info on descendants.

rizzo's in long island and new jersey

jizso — 11 Aug 2008 4:25:12 GMT

im trying to get more info my grandfathers name was constantino joseph rizzo he was married to mary bruno he also had a brother ceasar rizzo. and had step brothers and sisters
nunzio , phillip , stevie , josephine , mary , antoinette ,carmela all masi. he had 2 kids josephine carmela and salvatore joseph. he was born 3/22/14. his brother ceasar was born 2/14/13.

RIZZO'S IN NY

jizso — 12 Aug 2008 1:03:06 GMT

MY GRANDFATHER LIVED IN LONG ISLAND IN THE LATE 50'S THROUGH TO 76 WHEN HE PASSED AWAY. HIS NAME WAS CONSTANTINO JOSEPH RIZZO. IT IS TOLD TO ME THAT HE CAME FROM ITALY WHEN HE WAS 1 YR. OLD. I DONT KNOW WHAT PART WE SAY WE ARE NAPOLITAN BUT I ALSO HEARD THAT WE MAY BE FROM VICENZA?

Payton Rose Rizzo, Daughter of Joshua S. Rizzo and Kasey D. Warner of North East. ERIE CO PA

KENNELLYMARKA — 11 Jul 2008 10:38:11 GMT

Payton Rose Rizzo
Payton Rose Rizzo was born and died on Tuesday July 8, 2008 at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Joshua S. Rizzo and Kasey D. Warner of North East. She is also survived by a brother Brayden Warner of North East; paternal grandparents, Michael and Leslie Rizzo of North East and maternal grandparents, Sandra Warner and Gene Holmes of North East, and Robert and Michelle Warner of Westfield; paternal great-grandparents Millie Rizzo of North east and Robert and MaryLou Maison of Harborcreek; maternal great-grandparents Marie Spellman and husband William of Ripley, Virginia Smith and Ronald Warner, and Harold and Shirley Holmes of Erie; uncles Michael Rizzo II of North East, Kristin Warner of North East, and Miranda Warner of Westfield. She is preceded in death by a great-grandfather Samuel Rizzo Sr. Private interment St. Gregory Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake Street North East. ERIE COUNTY PA,

St. Gregory Church,

Jafet & Ifianase Rizzo

thestar324 — 1 May 2002 6:36:30 GMT

Hi! I'm looking for any information on Jafet and Ifanase Rizzo.
I'm told Jafet was an Italian shoe-maker who came to New York in the early 1900's or late 1890's. He was married to Ifianase Sevnerglio born 3.15.1897 and died 2.10.1966. She was some type of Albanian Royalty. They had 7 children...
Virgil (My great-grandfather) Carmella, Rose, Mary, Angelina, Alfred and ??Tafta Golemme??? Anyone with information please contact me! Thanks!

Antonio Rizzo in Allegheny, McKeesport

len52mar — 13 Nov 2007 12:35:01 GMT

Looking for family members. Frances's maiden name Barone from Trabia. She is related to Augustina Barone who married Giuseppe Rinella. Hoping to find family pictures. Thanks!
Marlene Rinella-Caredio

Antonio Rizzo
Birthplace: Italy
State: PA
Age: 36
Color: W
Enumeration District: 0129
Visit: 0016
County: Allegheny, Mckeesport
Relation: Head of Household
Other Residents:
Relation Name Age Birth Place
Wife Josephina 28 Italy
Son Antinio, Jr 08 Pennsylvania
Daughter Frances 06 Pennsylvania
Daughter Juefina 05 Pennsylvania
Son Joseph 03 Italy
Daughter Jennie NR Pennsylvania
Father Antonio 68 Italy
Mother Frances 62 Italy
SIL Mary 58 Italy
Niece Vinceeyena 07 Italy
Niece Frances 04 Pennsylvania

Kathleen O'CONNOR RIZZO d May 31 2004 Scranton, PA

wsullivw — 25 Mar 2008 6:51:12 GMT

Kathleen O'CONNOR RIZZO d May 31, 2004
wsullivw (View posts) Posted: 25 Mar 2008 6:48PM GMT

Classification: Obituary
Surnames: DOUGHERTY, RIZZO, O'CONNOR, PRISCO
6/03/2004
Kathleen O'CONNOR RIZZO May 31, 2004
Kathleen O'CONNOR RIZZO, 56, of Scranton, died Monday at the VNA Hospice Unit at Moses Taylor Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 34 years is Vincent J. RIZZO.
Born in the Bellevue section, daughter of the late Robert and Mary DOUGHERTY O'CONNOR, she was a member of St. Ann's Basilica. Educated in Scranton public schools, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School. She worked as executive secretary at Superior Door and Sash and for the past 17 years as payroll clerk in the office of the Lackawanna County treasurer.
Kathleen's love and compassion as a friend will be missed by all who knew her. Her sons and husband will miss her deeply.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Mark, Venice, Calif., and Michael, Concord, N.H.; a sister, Patricia PRISCO and her husband, James PRISCO, Quakertown; aunts and uncles; seven nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be today at 9:30 a.m. from the Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., with Mass at 10 in St. Ann's Basilica. Interment at the convenience of the family.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the VNA Hospice, 301 Delaware St., Olyphant, 18447; or the University of Scranton Campus School Scholarship Fund, 800 Linden St., 18510.

rizzo brothers search

d. mcrae — 19 May 1999 6:42:56 GMT

looking for brothers of jerry rizzo born in spezzanno italy in the late 1880's. he came to san antonio in texas and to the country of argentina and came back to texas ---- two brothers did not ..... please send info on any rizzo in south america that might be related to my grandfather jerry..thanks deb

Rizzo's in Pittsburgh, PA

KATHERINEOLDHAM — 4 Jan 2008 3:48:33 GMT

Another HOLIDAY

frscon — 23 Nov 2007 4:28:55 GMT

Another Holiday come and gone. My Wife is still looking for her family.
Eve was born August 21, 1954 and BAPTIZED as LINDA RIZZO.
Given for adoption from the NY FOUNDLING HOME in MANHATTAN.
She has several older SIBLINGS. Still looking for FAMILY. Does anyone know anything?

Frank

Family tree

William A. Rizzo Jr. — 17 Jun 1999 7:45:11 GMT

Looking for information on my grandfather Silivo Rizzo of Palarmo, Sicily cira:1900 lived in Jersey City NJ.Constructing family tree.Need feedback from all Rizzo's appx: 5,795 of us in the U.S.A. !! Would like to undertake this major task need your help.

question

obxbabs1 — 16 Jul 2007 7:36:16 GMT

i'm a adopted child born in aug 1954 think my b/mom was rita rizzo wettach does anyone know if there is a family history of neurofibromatosis i have this disorder.e-mail me at obxbabs@yahoo.com

Rizzo Family, Rockford, Illinois

Krupovich — 13 Jan 2007 1:41:54 GMT

Looking for information on the Carlo/Vaney Rizzo family who lived in Rockford, Illinois in 1920 and beyond.

My father, Francis Joseph, born in November 1930, may be related to this family. His mother was Mary Wagner (Niespodziany).

Obit: Rizzo, Antonia (Johnstown, PA and Italy)

GordonGrening — 23 Mar 2007 9:39:56 GMT

RIZZO – Mrs. Antonia, 88, 774 Lucas Place, died Aug. 18, 1978, at Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 22, 1889, in Italy, daughter of Antonio and Concetta Cappello. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, Antonio, who died Nov. 25, 1965. Survived by these children: Joseph, married to former Phyllis Knight, Grenada Hills, Calif., and Mr. Josephine Ortiz; Annie, wife of Dan Pasquerilla; and Connie, wife of Mario Ciscato, all of Johnstown; also 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Member of San Rocco Society, Madonna Providenca Society and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, where Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. William Santre, TOR. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Cammarata-Duca Funeral Home, where wake service will be held at 7:30 pm. Sunday. Interment, … (remainder of obit cut-off).

Source: THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT (Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.) Saturday, 19 August 1978, “Obituaries—Funerals,” page 5, col. 4; Cambria County Library, Johnstown, Pa.

Nancy Rizzo

Laura — 5 Apr 2006 1:58:33 GMT

DOB 9-22-1900 in Italy. DOD 5-28-1986 in Hyde Park, Mass. I am looking for ANY infomation for this family. It would make my year. As far as I know I am the only person doing family history for my husbands family. Thank you for any help.

rizzo, wettach

obxbabs1 — 20 Dec 2006 4:28:03 GMT

i'm trying to find info on a rita rizzo who was married to a henry e wettach. henrys father was walter wettach i think. i believe rita wettach may be my b/mom. she has 3 sons chris, tim and doug that i know of. she is now in a mental instution somewhere in north carolina. the last address i found was in charolett n.c but the contact was address and phone was not working. if you could please write me back. barbara baines obxbabs@yahoo.com

rizzo family adoptee search (WHO AM I?)

Jo-Ann — 9 Jul 2002 9:20:33 GMT

still searching for family , all i know
i have a bc from manhattan ny dated 9/25/60
i was told by a searcher that my birth name was josephine rizzo, i am italian looking petite with brown hair and eyes i was told i had an older brother and maybe other siblings, i do not know for sure but believe there was some illegal, or illicet dealings, that does not matter, just want to know the truth and any family before too late, i am very sick, not terminal but would love to know my real family no matter what the circumstances.
my adoptive father was a man named ben or al , he was like a maintenance man in manhattan new york since i can remeber in early 60's. im sure he was into betting and other illegal activity or even mafia type. my adoptive parents are both deceased ive searched to no avail, and no one knows
"nothing"
acording to my non id my mother was 31 and my father 45 and i was the third or fourth sibling born to her. her name may have been kay or katherine but that is just a rumor, my adoptive dad said i would be better off not to know the truth however, i am missing a part of myself,
no searchers reply, ive tried all internet and legal avenues as far as research goes that i can do.
any one anywhere know who i am!!!!

Related Rizzo's ?

Jennifer Rizzo — 19 Aug 2000 2:58:20 GMT

I live in Ca.My father's name was John Rizzo.
My grandfather was Peter (Pietro) Rizzo.He came to the U.S in 1910 from Argagona,Sicily.
My grandmother's name was Rosa Crimi.I have family in Boston,Ma.but, I know very little of my grandfather's brother's or sister's.Posted a message before.Thought I'd send another.Any connections out there ?

RIZZO family

vetalcannamela — 3 Dec 2006 1:01:37 GMT

Looking for info on The Rizzo family from Soritino, Siracusa Italy,
Vincenza Rizzo was my great grandmother, her husband was Joseph Cannamela and their son Louis Cannamela was my grandfather. They came to the US in 1914.
anyinfo would be helpful.

Michaelangelo Rizzo from Platania?

shireen chapel — 30 Nov 2003 10:20:53 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to find information about my great-grandfather, Michaelangelo Rizzo, who married a Rosaria? Cerminara and moved to Kenosha, WI in the US......any information would be greatly appreciated.

Shireen

Happy Thanksgiving

Eve Sconzo — 18 Nov 2006 4:07:40 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving to all my RELATIVES, Whomever they may be.

Born LINDA RIZZO on August 21, 1954. Given for adoption in Manhattan, NY at the FOUNDLING HOME.
Was told I had several older siblings who probably don't know about me.

Still looking for info.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

EVE SCONZO

look up needed

brian mengini — 20 Jun 2006 2:08:50 GMT

hello... looking for frank rizzo in philadelphia. born maybe around 1890, maybe. married with kids. may have to soundex. any help would be greatly appreciated!

Cono and Annamaria Rizzo Family

Denise — 15 Feb 2007 6:59:18 GMT

I am looking for any information on this family. They lived in Philadelphia area in the 1920's and sent my great grandfather a family picture of them. I just want to find out about them and I think maybe we are related. My great grandfather name is George B. Regi from Fulton County, PA. Annmaria had her mother living with them her name was Francis Luciano and the father name was Michael Luciano. Cono parents names were Carmine and Francis Rizzo. They came from Sala Consigna, Italy in the Sardeno Region. Thanks

Michael "Mickey" Rizzo

PaulJCampbell — 7 Sep 2006 3:02:59 GMT

Looking for info on Michael "Mickey" Rizzo, born April 29, 1910 in Brooklyn, NY. He passed away March 13, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA.
Uncle Mickey was a fine man who is sadly missed. I believe he was married twice and had two children in his first marriage. His second marriage was to Ida Ruby "Lorraine" Wood. Among other things Mickey was a horse trainer involved in training the great race horse "Swaps."

ANNABELLE RIZZO--B. 1898 LOUISIANA; D. 1980 SONOMA COUNTY, CA

GBaragona — 5 Sep 2006 3:13:50 GMT

Looking for children and grandchildren of Annabelle Rizzo who died in Sonoma County, California in 1980. She was born in Louisiana and her maiden name was Baragona. I believe her parents were Vincent and Josephine Baragona. She had a sister named Lena Mary who married James Riley Jenkins, Sr. in Mississippi or Louisiana.

I would appreciate any information you can provide.

Still Looking

Eve Sconzo — 18 Aug 2006 4:10:10 GMT

I am Still trying to find Family. My Birth Certificate says
LINDA RIZZO. I was born August 21, 1954 in New York. I was given to The New York Foundling Home In Manhattan for adoption. I was told I had several older siblings. If anyone has any info, please let me know.
Thank You
EVE (LINDA RIZZO) SCONZO

<frscon@yahoo.com>

Italian Names?????

treffry — 11 Aug 2006 4:51:21 GMT

If anyone out there could acess this census page and tell me what these names are in English I would really appreciate it. I am spelling them below as the index has them spelled. If you look at the census page it may look different to you. I have tried to find them but alas, cannot.

1900 Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny Co. Pittsburgh ward 7

Living with Michael Longo and Mary Longo
Romeo
Cornella
Eveglia
Cornelia

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Rizzo's from Province of Salarno, Saint'Angelo a Fasanella

ninanonna333 — 30 Jul 2006 2:56:31 GMT

doing genealogy research on immigrants from this town please respond if this sounds familiar/

Dormice Rizzo of Galveston, Tx. in 1900

BasketLady420 — 2 Jun 2006 3:57:38 GMT

Dormice Rizzo is listed among the dead in the 1900 Galveston, TX. Hurricane.

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a webpage called "1900 Galveston Storm Recorded Deaths." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.gthcenter.org/exhibits/storms/1900/victims/vicR.h...

Blaise & Miriam Rizzo--Burial Info, Norwalk, CT

Barbarasansob — 20 May 2006 5:35:45 GMT

Norwalk Union Cemetery headstone inscription reads:

Rizzo, Miriam Lee, 1908 - 1994
Rizzo, Blaise, 1907 - 2000.

Hope this helps someone.

RIZZO Family from Bronte and/or Catania, Sicily

LinJ47 — 14 Mar 2005 8:45:24 GMT

I know I am looking for a needle in a haystack with the surname Rizzo, especially from Sicily, but I will give this board a shot!

My maternal grandfather was Guiseppe Rizzo, born in 1886 in either Bronte or Catania, Sicily. He was an only son and had about 5 sisters, many of whom came to the US around 1906 to Manhattan. Does anyone know anything about the towns of Bronte or Catania in Sicily? I believe that Catania is more of a city than Bronte which is further inland, but both towns border Mount Etna and I remember my grandfather always speaking of the great volcano.

My grandfather, Guiseppe Rizzo married my grandmother, Anna Salanitro, in 1912 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church on 115th Street in Manhattan. Anna Salanitro was born in 1889 in a little town north of Bronte and Catania named San Fratello. Anna and Guiseppe had 8 children, 4 girls and 4 boys. & 18 grandchildren.

If any can suggest how I can learn more about Bronte, Catania or anything about Rizzo's who came from this area of Sicily I would greatly appreciate it!

Regards,
Linda
grafinthree@comcast.net

trying to trace grandmothers family

matt colon — 26 Mar 2006 5:00:38 GMT

My grandmother was Fannie(Feni) Rizzo. She immigrated from sicily in 1905 we think with the whole family and married George W Colon in 1918. Her Father was Fransesco and her mother Emilia we believe he owned a lace factory but do not know which town in Sicily. All we know is they departed from Palmero and ended up in New York though there is no trace of them going through Ellis Island. She had one sister Emilia known as Minnie, and others which we think are Anna and Caterina.She also had a brother Joseph who was in the NY police. I can find no trace on any of the census except for Fannie in 1930. Please can anyone help.

rizzo's from serrdifalco,sicily

iggiec2 — 6 Jul 2006 11:11:45 GMT

hello,
any rizzo's out there with origins in serradifalco,sicily.my paternal grandmother was maria rizzo. daughter of giacomo rizzo and carmela licalsi. also had a sibling leonardo rizzo

Giovanna Rizzo

Marilyn Lupico — 5 Feb 2006 1:43:54 GMT

Seeking relatives of Giovanna Rizzo B 6/20/1871 Pietraperzia, Italy D - 10/19/1948 Cleveland, Ohio. Married to Pietro Constantino 4/10/1862 - 1/15/1945 11 Children Lena, Mary, Josephine, Giovanna, James, Sarah, Helen, Salvatore, Dominic, John and Ross. Immigrated 6/16/1904 aboard the SS Sardegna from Napoli to Ellis Island-Residence listed as Valledolmo in Palermo Province of Sicily-Children with her on the ship: Vincenzo (Jim) Age 4,Rozaria (Sarah) age 2,
Rosario ( Ross) 2 months.Meeting husband and father, Pietro Constantino, 704 Orange St., Cleveland, Ohio

Rizzo\Retza in TX or LA

swrizzo — 23 Jun 2001 4:08:24 GMT

I am searching for Rizzo or Retza family members from TX or LA. The family came in through New Orleans ca. 1880 and settled, at least the family members I know, in costal TX in the Galveston and Beaumont areas. Please contact me directly if you have more information. s_krizzo@hotmail.com

Rizzo coat of arms

SusanJefferson64 — 4 May 2004 12:53:02 GMT

Hi

Does anyone have a graphics file of the Rizzo coat of arms they would be willing to share?

Thanks in advance.

Rizzo Family

DoloresWoods01 — 24 Oct 2005 1:46:49 GMT

My family is also frm Cerda, Sicily, Italy. I have some info on the Rizzo families from Mount Morris and Avon, Livingston Counties, New York.

Cono and Anna Rizzo of Philadelphia, Pa.

grandma4017239148 — 11 Oct 2005 12:36:03 GMT

I am doing family research for Cono and Anna Rizzo Family. In the PA. Census they had atleast 7 children their names are Charles, Pauline, Raymond, Frances, Andrew, Theodore and Florence. In the 1910 PA. Census they had Anna mother staying with them Francis Luciano. They sent a family picture to my gr. grandfather George B. Regi from Fulton Co. PA possibly in the 1920' or 1930's. I would greatly appreciate it if someone out there could be related it may help me finish my family tree. Thank You

Rizzo from Sicily

Jerelyn (Jeri) Miranda — 30 Sep 2005 12:53:30 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Sam Rizzo. He was the brother of my grandmother Mary (Maria) Rizzo. As the story goes, their father Sam was married to Madelina Jenke who died at age 32 from appendicitis in Palermo. They were from St. Catherine Villanova (probably St. Caterina Villarmosa) where GGF Sam Sr. owed and olive and almond plantation. He remarried very quickly and his children, Sam, Mary, Joey and Mamie hated the stepwife.

Sam Jr. had an affair with a married women and around 1900 -1905 fled to America to escape being murdered. He settled in MONTANA. A couple of years later my grandmother came to America (with another woman and a child) to live with him.

Brother Joey also had an affair with a married women. He was murdered and found a couple of months later in the river.

My grandmother married Rosario Cipolla (Chipalla) and lived in the Chicago and Rockford, Illinois areas before moving to San Bernardino, California where she died in 1967.

If this sounds familiar to anyone I'd love to hear from you.

Francisco Rizzo from Calabria to Ecuador 1910

Ruth Rizzo Nunez — 10 Jun 2000 6:13:20 GMT

I'm looking for a family from Calabria who has a relative who went to Ecuador in 1900, his cousin was Salvador Perrone and my grandfather Francisco Rizzo had a farm en Calabria

Vencenzo Saporito m. Giueppa Rizzo - Corlonea Italy

patwelch63 — 20 Mar 2005 3:18:41 GMT

Would like to find the children of Vencenzo Saporito (1798)and Giueppa Rizzo. One daughter was:

Marianna Saporito b. 1821 Corleone m. Guiseppe DiCarlo.

Rizzos from Caccamo, Sicily

ProfBea — 19 Sep 2003 8:53:44 GMT

Any info anyone might have about Rizzo's from Caccamo, I'd love to hear from you. My father in law came from Caccamo when he was 14 years old. His mothers name was Concetta Ventura. Her fathers name was Peter.My FIL Giorgio came to this country about1896.
Thanks,
Bea

Relatiaves of Frank Rizzo from Brooklyn,NY

everalph — 3 Jul 2001 8:26:31 GMT

I'm just beginning to research my Italian roots. My grandfather was Frank Rizzo of Brooklyn-maried to Regina Scarpa Rizzo.
His father was Raffaele Rizzo and we think was born in Calabria, Italy. His mother was Raffaela. He had brothers, Joe, James and sisters Mary, Libby and Angelina. I'd appreciate any information.

RIZZO family, Pitcairn, Allegheny Co., PA

Sylvia — 6 Oct 2003 8:18:36 GMT

Looking for information on RIZZO family from Pitcairn, PA.

OBIT: Alphonse Rizzo, Korean War Veteran 1934 -- 2004 Chicago --> Wood Dale IL

Lisa__Small — 17 Dec 2004 5:45:16 GMT

Posted as a random act of genealogical kindness, no relation to me and no further info available from me, sorry. Copied here under the Fair Use provisions for non-commercial research use, qualifying under subsections (1) - (4) of U.S. Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Sec. 107 regarding copyrights. -- LS

Elk Grove Journal (Cook County, Illinois)
Obituaries - December 15-20, 2004 Editions

ALPHONSE RIZZO Korean War Veteran

A funeral service for Alphonse Rizzo, 70, of Wood Dale, took place Monday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church. Interment took place at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in Hillside. Visitation took place Sunday, Dec. 5 at Geils Funeral Home in Wood Dale.

Born in Chicago on May 16, 1934, Mr. Rizzo was a veteran of the Korean War and worked as a Sales Driver for Frito Lay. Mr. Rizzo died Thursday, Dec. 2 at Elmhurst Hospital.

Mr. Rizzo is preceded in death by his siblings John, Mary Magrini, Carmen, Philip, Tony, Louise Callazzo and Anna Poulakos.

Mr. Rizzo is survived by his wife, Anita; children, Philip (Judy) and Donna (John) Maentanis; and five grandchildren.

Thanksgiving

Eve Sconzo — 22 Nov 2004 8:11:24 GMT

Just a quick note to wish all the RIZZOs' A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
Still looking for relatives.

Born Linda Rizzo, August 21, 1954 at New York Foundling Home, Manhattan, New York. Adopted several months later.
Any info, please e-mail me. <frscon@yahoo.com>

Looking for my Rizzo relatives

leerabalais — 29 Oct 2004 6:51:38 GMT

In my research I have found that my biological father's mother was a Rizzo, I was adopted by my mothers second husband. What I have found so far: Grandmothers name was Eva Rizzo who married 1st to Ernest J Landry had 1 son my father Ernest J Landry Jr, my grandmother had as far as I know 2 brothers Patsy Rizzo, Frank Rizzo & 1 sister Jennie Rizzo My great grandmother was Marie Rizzo don't know her maiden name but she came from Italy in about 1880 Any help would be greatly appreciated.

John Rizzo family in NJ & PA

tesriz04famhis — 26 Apr 2005 5:46:12 GMT

Looking for descendents of Giovanni "John" Rizzo, born in 1877. He had one sister, Jenny (Tineo), and 3 brothers, Angelo, Tony and Alfonse. He came to the US in 1899 and may have been married before that. He may have had at least 2 sons and 3 daughters, one of which may have died. I am Angelo's granddaughter looking for info and answers.

Rizzo, Theresa A. Giordano - Obituary - NJ - 4-24-04

obitshelper — 25 Apr 2004 6:16:10 GMT

Asbury Park Press

THERESA ANNE GIORDANO RIZZO, 79, of BRIELLE died Saturday, April 24, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was the owner of Camelot Coiffure Hair Salon, Jersey City for 20 yrs. After moving, she worked part-time for Teddy Bears by the Sea in Spring Lake. Born and raised in Jersey City, she lived in Mantoloking, then Wall for 15 years, and moved to Brielle three years ago.
She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Giordano. Surviving are her husband of 18 years, Joseph Rizzo; a daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Charles Flynn of Wall; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Nicole Probo; and four stepdaughters, Connie Ann Peters of Virginia, Pamela Patricia Hart, Michele Maureen Rudinski and Susan Stacy Miller, all of Florida.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at O'Brien Funeral Home, Route 35 at new Bedford Road, Wall. A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catharine's Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake. Interment will be private.

Rizzo Family from Trapani/Castellammare

Lucien — 9 Apr 2004 10:53:52 GMT

Looking for long lost family members for family tree. My grandparents immigrated around 1900 into NYC. My grandfather was from Trapani and my grandmother
(maiden name Mauro) immigrated from Castellammare.

Rizzo Family from Trapani/Castellammare

Lucien — 9 Apr 2004 10:53:46 GMT

Looking for family of Mary Rizzo

Yvette Mercer — 22 Nov 2001 6:48:03 GMT

Looking for my great great grandmothers family information.
Her name is Mary Rizzo she married Paul Jay Leveronie of Genva Italy. They had a daughter names Emma and a son names Paul.
Not much to go on but any information would help.
Thanks

Rizzo, Guidice,Giudice, Gallo

Linda Julius — 6 Mar 2004 3:17:12 GMT

Looking for information on Frank Rizzo who lived in DuBois, PA in the early 1900s. Lost son, Peter, in a fire in June, 1907. His mother-in-law, Mary Guidice (per newspaper) also died in the fire. Lot of loose ends on the Guidice/Gallo/Rizzo
family. Supposably from Platania, Calabria, Italy about 1902-1906.

James F Maradeo obituary son of Concetta Rizzo

dactackm — 1 Sep 2003 10:46:31 GMT

Source: Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, PA June 5, 2003
Deceased: Maradeo, James F
Age:
Born:
Birth place: Nesquehoning, PA
Death date: June 4, 2003
Place of death: Hazleton, PA

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

Still Looking- PLEASE HELP!!!!

frscon — 5 Jun 2004 12:15:15 GMT

I was born Linda Rizzo at the New York Foundling Home in Manhattan on August 21, 1954. I don't know if my Fathers name was RIZZO or My Mothers Maiden Name was RIZZO.
I was told that there were several siblings. Someone should know something. We have recently moved from Long Island to Pennsylvania but the e-mail address is the same. Please contact me with some information.
IT'S TIME TO LET THE SKELETONS OUT OF THE CLOSET!
Thank You

Eve, LINDA RIZZO, Sconzo

Rizzo from Aragona,Girgenti(Agrigento)Sicily

Cindy Parisi-Arriaga — 26 Dec 2003 8:25:48 GMT

Hello-

I'm trying to find more info on Rizzo's from Aragona,Agrigento.My g-grandmother's name was Maria Rosa Rizzo,married Gaspare Cacciatore in the 1880's.I don't have any other info about Maria Rosa.

Also,my grandaunt Antoinette Buscemi's father(Francesco Buscemi)married a Rosa Rizzo,same town,around the same time.I'm trying to figure out if they may have been sisters or cousins.This Rosa's father was Girolamo Rizzo(born 1846)and her mother was Caterina Gallitano.Rosa was born in 1859.Girolamo's father was Pietro Rizzo,mother Giuseppa Cumbo.

If anyone has any info on this,or finds any connection,please let me know-

Rizzo from Italy

jq_adams — 16 Dec 2003 7:29:43 GMT

If you're researching Rizzo from Italy especially from the province of Caltanissetta in Sicily or the town of Serradifalco you may want to check out

http://www.geocities.com/serradifalcoproject/births/

There are over 30 Rizzo births listed there.

rizzo's from Naso, Messina, Sicily

robfogliano — 1 Feb 2003 5:34:46 GMT

Trying to locate family that descended from Naso, Messina, Sicily. My Grandmother, Teresa Pizzino's maiden name was Masitto, her mother, Rosalia Masitto's maiden name was Rizzo. She had a Brother named Giuseppe Rizzo who married Carmella, (maiden name unknown) they had two children named Concetta and Angelina before migrating to New York in the late 1920's. There they had two more children, Gaetano and Rosalia.
Would like to hear from anyone that can help, we have a big family here in Australia,and maybe so do you!!!!

Anthony R. Rizzo Obituary - Oct 24, 2003 - NJ

obitshelper — 5 Nov 2003 1:58:09 GMT

Newark Star-Ledger - Sat., 10/25/2003.
Death Notice:

Anthony R. Rizzo

RIZZO - Anthony R., on Oct. 24, 2003, of Wayne, beloved husband of Yolanda (nee Magurno), dear father of Dino, Ronald and Diane, brother of Jenny Polidori, devoted grandfather of Mark. Funeral services will be held Monday 10:30 a.m. at The M. JOHN SCANLAN FUNERAL HOME, 781 Newark-Pompton Turnpike at Route 23, Pompton Plains. Cremation will be private. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. www.scanlanfuneralhome.com

Obituary:

Anthony R. Rizzo, 87, of Wayne died yesterday in Chilton Hospital, Pompton Plains.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains.

Mr. Rizzo was a self-employed ceramic tile setter, retiring 25 years ago.

An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion Post 450, Pequannock, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Wayne.

Born in Haskell, he moved to Wayne 56 years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Yolanda; sons, Dino and Ronald; a daughter, Diane; a sister, Jenny Polidori, and a grandchild.

Alfred J. Rizzo Obituary - Oct. 8, 2003 - New Jersey

obitshelper — 5 Nov 2003 1:54:46 GMT

Obituary - Asbury Park Press - October 10, 2003

ALFRED J. RIZZO, 95, of BRICK died Wednesday, Oct. 8, at home. He was a postal worker at a Brooklyn Post Office for 25 years, retiring in 1970. He was a communicant of the Church of the Visitation, Brick. He was a member of the Men's Club at Lions Head South Adult Community, where he enjoyed playing bocce, bowling and card playing. Born in Philadelphia, he resided in Brooklyn before moving to Brick in 1987.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Rizzo, in 1997. Surviving are three daughters, Norma Iannacone of Brick, Eleanor Dasaro of Brooklyn, and Josephine Nastari of Middletown; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River. The funeral will be Saturday; arrive at the funeral home at 10 a.m. A Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Visitation, Brick. Interment will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, N.Y.

Rizzo Bible

Lorri — 16 Oct 2003 11:27:25 GMT

I found a small bible with name Pasquli RIZZO inside.
about turn of century. I will gladly give to anyone proving you are related.

Descendants of Chicago Rizzo's - Siblings Philip, James and Margaret

johncavallone — 17 Mar 2003 3:10:12 GMT

I am looking for information on my 2nd great grandmother Frances Rizzo (maiden name: LaPorte), she was married to Michael Rizzo and they had three children: Philip and James and my great-grandmother Michela (Margaret) (b. Dec 22, 1881, Italy d. Nov 14, 1968, Chicago). Michela married Philip DeLuca

Looking for family

Evelynn Sconzo — 27 Sep 2003 6:58:47 GMT

Rizzo from Cerda Sicily

Marco Rizzo — 31 Aug 2003 5:20:36 GMT

My Grandfather was Salvatore Rizzo from Cerda, Sicily, he came and settled in Mass. Any of his sisters or brother family around back east.

Rizzo/Girt

julie — 13 Aug 2003 3:02:13 GMT

I'm helping a friend research her family.. seeking info on a John Morris Rizzo, from Italy - he was associated with Cosey Tailors in Canton Ohio. Married a Winsome Mabel Girt (2nd wife)

RIZZO'S 2 FAMILIES!!!!

Angie Caruso — 5 Sep 2000 12:13:33 GMT

Looking for DOMENICA RIZZO d.1923? married Joseph SPINELLI. She had 3 daughters named ANNA, CARMELLA, JOSEPHINE B.5-18-1897, her son is Felix below.

Also JOSEPHINE RIZZO b.1897? d.1-25-1956 married Felix Spinelli b.12-18-1893 d.1-9-1973. She had 2 brothers named JAMES b.9-27-1903, ANTHONY.
JOSEPHINE'S father was ANGELO RIZZO d.1940 married to a Pauline Last name?

IF ANY ONE HAS ANY INFO PLEASE EMAIL ME: acaruso@centurytel.net

THANK YOU!!

Giovanna Rizzo

lupico1 — 10 Aug 2003 12:23:02 GMT

Seeking relatives of Giovanna Rizzo B 6/20/1871 Caltanisetta, Sicily D - 10/19/1948 Cleveland, Ohio. Married to Pietro Constantino 4/10/1862 - 1/15/1945 11 Children Lena, Mary, Josephine, Giovanna, James, Sarah, Helen, Salvatore, Dominic, John and Ross. Believe she immigrated around 1903 with son James. Husband and four daughters immigrated prior to her.

Rizzo in Sicily, Italy

Jill H. — 14 Jul 2003 6:01:39 GMT

I am searching for information on a Josephine Rizzo who married a Antonio Ciaccio. Both of them were from Sicily, Italy...possibly Caccamo. Together they had 7 children... Maria, Frances, Josephine, Joseph, Anthony, Leo, and Salvatore.

Salvatore Ciaccio was born on Feb. 16, 1896 in Caccamo, Sicly, Italy and died on Nov. 12, 1985 in Kankakee, IL. He married a Vitina Colletti (sometimes spelled Collette) on Jan. 19, 1924 in Kankakee, IL. Together they had 3 children...Josephine, Anthony, and Joseph.

If you have any information about any of the above people, please contact me. I would greatly appreciate any and all assitance with gaining information for my family tree. Thanks!

Frank J. Rizzo - Obituary - FL /NJ - March 2003

obitshelper — 16 Jun 2003 4:21:56 GMT

Anthony Rizzo - Obituary - New Jersey

obitshelper — 9 Jun 2003 11:29:07 GMT

Anthony Rizzo
Newark Star Ledger
Thursday, May 22, 2003

A Mass for Anthony Rizzo, 87, of Morris Plains will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. Virgils Church, Morris Plains, after the funeral from the Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains.

Mr. Rizzo, who died Wednesday in Morristown Memorial Hospital, was employed with ITT in Nutley before retiring 20 years ago.

Born in Newark, he lived in Toms River before moving to Morris Plains in 1990.

Surviving are a daughter, Marie; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Rizzo of Piaggine, Salerno, Italy> NY

HDeGeorge — 7 Dec 2001 2:00:54 GMT

Looking for anyone with a connection to Pietro, Pasquale, Peter, Phil, Thomas, Louis...

Pasquale (1881-1941) married Maria Rosa Rubano in Italy (1904) and then came to New York. Feel free to compare notes...

http://members.xoom.com/hdegeorge/surnames.html

Michelangelo Rizzo & Angela Maria Vita-Rizzo From Sant'Apollinare

karia2 — 28 May 2003 9:08:21 GMT

looking for Rizzo's from Sant' Apollinare??? italy @1800's
Michelangelo, Giuseppe, AngelaMaria, Rosella, Angelina, Mattia
Anyone know them?

RIZZO FAMILY

grandma401723949 — 27 May 2003 8:43:57 GMT

i am looking for the rizzo family that was in pa. there names are anna, andrew and florence rizzo. i believe there is a connection with my great grandfather george b. regi his father was joesph and angeli regi. george was born in brooklyn new york i have look everywhere and came to a dead end i looked in births marriages and census records for joesph and angeli regi came up with nothing if anybody would know these people please let me know any information would be helpful thanks also i believe there is a connection with pasquale regii too

Antonio Rizzo, Tripoli Sicily & Mariom Zombo, Calibri

Yvonne Rizzo — 22 May 2003 6:16:15 GMT

Antonio was born 1895 - 1937. Marion was born 1900. Do you have any information about these people?

Mary Ann Talmonti Obituary- June 10, 2002

obitshelper — 10 Jun 2002 11:55:26 GMT

Mary Ann Talmonti

Monday, June 10, 2002 - Newark Star Ledger

Mrs. Mary Ann Talmonti, 78, of Bloomfield died yesterday in St. Vincents Nursing Home, Cedar Grove.

A Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Bloomfield, after the funeral from the Levandoski Funeral Home, 44 Bay Ave., Bloomfield.

Mrs. Talmonti was a member and vice president of the Rosary Altar Society of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

Born in Austin, Texas, she lived in Michigan before moving to Bloomfield many years ago.

Surviving are daughters, Debra Saponara and Brenda Sagarese; a brother, Nicholas Rizzo; a sister, Sophie Rizzo, and four grandchildren.

looking for John J Rizzo JR

ckwood — 19 Mar 2003 4:41:59 GMT

I am looking for information on John J Rizzo Jr. Originally from eastern PA. Served in Vietnam. On return worked in Michigan in the 70's. I think his parents still live in PA

Obit: John F. Rizzo

NMFireHorse — 11 Mar 2003 10:13:30 GMT

Albuquerque Journal - March 9, 2003

John F Rizzo, age 74, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2003 in Plano, TX. He was born on February 28, 1928 in Central City, PA to the late Michael and Mary Rizzo. John was a member of the Church of the Risen Savior, Knights of Columbus, and the Retired Officers Association. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Ann Rizzo; three sons, Michael J. Rizzo, Mark A. and his wife, Cindy A. Rizzo and John F. Rizzo; two grandchildren Adam J. and Erin L. Rizzo; three brothers, Victor Rizzo, Fred Rizzo, and Albert Rizzo; three sisters, Helen Lindell, Virginia Wenzel, and Vicki Bartz; numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Graveside Services were held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico on March 3, 2003. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Diabetic Association or The Heart Association.

adoptee 9/25/60 rizzo???????italian

joann — 8 Mar 2003 11:15:11 GMT

please email me if anyone has info
or im me, i am in tears and need to know these answers before it is too late, i do not care the circumstances, just need to fill hole.
still searching for family , all i know
i have a bc from manhattan ny dated 9/25/60
i was told by a searcher that my birth name was josephine rizzo
but i am not sure it is true, i mentioned it might be a name, but i dont know for sure. i am italian looking petite with brown hair and eyes i was told i had an older brother and maybe other siblings, i do not know for sure but believe there was some illegal, or illicet dealings, that does not matter, just want to know the truth and any family before too late.
my adoptive father was a man named ben or al , he was like a maintenance man in manhattan new york since i can remeber in early 60's. im sure he was into betting and other illegal activity or even mafia type. my adoptive parents are both deceased ive searched to no avail, and no one knows
"nothing"
acording to my non id my mother was 31 and my father 45 and i was the third or fourth sibling born to her.
i have 2 sisters who were adopted who may be birth, but that still leaves a sibling that i dont know. or 3 if they are not my birth sibs.
they were born on

3/10/59
10/28/57

my adoptive dad said i would be better off not to know the truth however, i am missing a part of myself,
no searchers reply, ive tried all internet and legal avenues as far as research goes that i can do.
any one anywhere know who i am!!!!

Jo-Ann
Trust in the lord with all your heart

John Rizzo Obituary - Feb 24, 2003 - New Jersey

obitshelper — 27 Feb 2003 12:42:07 GMT

Home News Tribune 2/27/03

John Louis Rizzo, 59, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at his residence in Highland Park.Born in New Brunswick, he resided in Highland Park and then lived in Brick Township from 1976 until two years ago, when he moved back to Highland Park. He was a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick with a MBA degree in marketing. He was a New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore, where he was an avid fisherman.Surviving are his four children: his son, John C. Rizzo, and three daughters, Donna M. Shaughnessy, Christine P. Rizzo-Gallagher and Stephanie L. Rizzo; his sister, Eileen Buzzella; his mother, Irene Rizzo, and six grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Rusciano Funeral Home, 75 Woodbridge Ave., Highland Park, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church in Highland Park. Entombment will follow at St. Peter's Mausoleum in New Brunswick. Visitation will be 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Rizzo Family in Portland, Maine

JMotzi — 22 Feb 2003 7:29:54 GMT

I am searching for information about Antonio Rizzo and family who lived in Portland, Maine beginning approx 1900-1910. The family appears in Maine beginning in the 1910 US Census. Children were Joseph (b. ~1902), Mary (b. ~1903) & Rose (b. ~1907). Beginning in the 1920's my relative Madeline Motzi (later married = Madeline Alexander) also lived with the Rizzo's.

I am a descedant of Giovanni Mazzei from Cotronei, Calabria. Giovanni had a brother Nicola. The children of Nicola were Giusppe, Caterina, Leonardo, Francesco & Salvatore. Giuseppe (son of Nicola) and Leonardo visited their "cousins" Antonio & Mary Rizzo in Portland Maine in 1912. I do not know how the Rizzo family was related to the Mazzei family. Perhaps Giovanni & Nicola had a sister? There is also relation to John Amoroso, but I do not know how he was related.

My great- grandfather, Giuseppe Angelo Mazzei (changed to Joseph Angelo Motzi in the US) was born ~ 1883 and came from Italy in ~1891 with his father Giovanni Mazzei. I believe his mother's name was Madelina Belcastro. Giuseppe had a brother Samuel and a sister Teresa. Giuseppe's first wife was Catherine Gigliotti. They married in the US ~1903 and she died ~1907 after the birth of their second child Madeline. Their first child was my grandfather John F. Motzi (baptized John Mazzei in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, USA). Giuseppe married again in ~1915 to Pasqualina Dimauro and they had 4 other children.

There was a Mr. Franco Mazzei who lived in Cotronei in the early 1960's whom I believe was a descendant of Nicola.

I would be interested in corresponding with any relatives or those who have information about the people listed here.

Rizzo/Retza

Stephen — 7 Apr 2000 11:22:54 GMT

Searching for Rizzo or Retza entering through New Orleans (probably from Sicily) ca. mid to late 1800s

Obit: Angelo Joseph Rich, Sr. (born as Rizzo)

NMFireHorse — 17 Jan 2003 3:05:36 GMT

Joseph F. Rizzo - Dec 14, 2002 - New Jersey

obitshelper — 27 Dec 2002 12:51:25 GMT

Star Ledger
Monday Dec 16, 2002

Joseph F. Rizzo

Services for Joseph F. Rizzo, 84, of Toms River will be 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Nazare Memorial Home, 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst.

Mr. Rizzo died Saturday in Shirrock Gardens Care Center, Brick.

He was an office manager with Automat Service, Avenel, before retiring in 1991.

Mr. Rizzo served in the Army during World War II.
He was a member of the Holiday City Social Club in Toms River. Born in Lyndhurst, he moved to Toms River 10 years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Bertha, and a son, Joseph.

Michelangelo Rizzo and Maria Perri

adchute — 20 Dec 2002 10:03:13 GMT

Does anyone know who the ancestors are of the following family:

Michelangelo Rizzo (born early 1880s in Platania, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy) married Maria Perri (born about 1842), and the two had the following children, all born in Michelangelo's home village: Michael; Frank (April 19, 1967); Rose (1871); Giliseppa (1872); Joseph (March 19, 1883); and Paul (November 10, 1888).

The family (possibly minus Michelangelo -- not sure if he was still alive) moved to the U.S. and settled in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

rizzo family

grandma401723949 — 23 Mar 2003 1:28:33 GMT

does anybody have a family name of rizzo that were related to the george regi family in fulton county penna. the rizzo family were from either hazelton, pa. or philadelphia, pa.they sent pictures to my great grandfather george regi there names on the pictures were anna marie ,andrew ,florence,

rizzo ihave hit a brick wall i sure would like to know if i have any more family out there somewhere please any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

Rizzo's Malta Pantelleria

Joseph Victor Rizzo — 16 Mar 2000 8:30:40 GMT

I am looking for more information my ancestry family, so far found up to 1720 marriage of Giuseppi Rizzo and Brigitta Bernardo 08/02/1720 Pantelleria Italy. If you could add more information please e-mail it to J.V. Rizzo

RIZZO Genealogy Photos Posted to DeadFred.com

Joe — 24 Sep 2002 2:42:22 GMT

Posted to Dead Fred'd Genealogy Photo Archive http://www.deadfred.com

Rizzo Bunny
Rizzo Paul

Direct link http://deadfred.com/surnameIndR.php?sLastName=Rizzo

GASPER J. RIZZO Obituary - Aug 2002 - NJ

obitshelper — 20 Aug 2002 10:30:04 GMT

Asbury Park Press 8/20/02

GASPER J. RIZZO, 82, of Holiday City, BERKELEY, died Sunday at home. He was an international representative for UAW Local 701, Secaucus, for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He was a World War II Army veteran and served from 1941 to 1945. Born in Raritan, he lived in Bound Brook for many years before moving to Berkeley 12 years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Rena DiLeo Rizzo; a son, Leonard Rizzo of Las Vegas; a daughter, Phyllis Kaesler of Martinsville; a brother, Peter Rizzo of Georgia; two sisters, Rose Biscardi of Long Island, N.Y., and Ann Visagi of Ocean City; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, followed by a memorial service at noon at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River. Interment will be in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.quinnhop (QuinnHopping)

Rizzo's (Watertown, and Avon, NYarea)

Laura Burns — 27 Apr 1999 9:38:17 GMT

I am looking for the Rizzo families from Cerda, palermo, Italy, who came into this country in the early 1900's

RIZZO AND LANZA FAMILY,CORLEONE

margeprovost — 11 Nov 2002 4:53:44 GMT

Antonio Rizzo married Celestina Lanza in corleone and came to USA in 1900,I only know that they had a daughter named Caterina who married Filippo Balistreri in Newark NJ 1909,I do not know any thing else about Antonio or Celestina or other siblings.Have been searching for years,can anyone help,please.
marge
email maggyandgabby@willex.com

Peter E. Rizzo Obituary - August 2002 - New Jersey

obitshelper — 10 Aug 2002 11:37:38 GMT

Peter E. Rizzo

Saturday, August 10, 2002 - Newark Star Ledger

Services for Peter E. Rizzo, 35, of Parlin will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Sayreville Presbyterian Church, Sayreville, after the funeral from the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin.

Mr. Rizzo died Thursday in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.

He was a dispatch supervisor with C.D.& L. Trucking, Edison, for three years. Previously, he had been an assistant manager at West Orange Auto Supply.

Born in South Plainfield, Mr. Rizzo lived in Union before moving to Parlin eight years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Debra A.; sons, Kyle and James; a daughter, Alexandra; his parents, Philip and Eva Rizzo, and a brother, Kevin.

Joseph A. Rizzo Obituary - July 6, 2002 - NJ

obitshelper — 6 Jul 2002 4:49:00 GMT

Published Asbury Park Press 7/6/02

JOSEPH A. RIZZO, 87, of RED BANK, died Thursday at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Red Bank. He worked at Stavola Paving & Contracting before retiring in 1980. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. He was a member and past president of the Garbaldi Society, Red Bank. He was an avid deer hunter, and enjoyed many trips to Maine with his hunting club, as well as camping with his family and spending time in his garden. He leaves behind his dog, Missy. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Red Bank for the last 60 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Angela Jean Rizzo, in November 1995; and a daughter, Joanne Nixon, in February. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Jean T. and Jean-Claude Geraud, and Marie T. Rizzo, all of Red Bank; three sisters, Antoinette Ciaglia of Toms River, Anne Perno of Lincroft, Middletown, and Marie Kaiser of California; a sister-in-law, Madeline Rizzo; three grandsons, Jean-Claude Geraud Jr., Michel-Jean Geraud and Mark Nixon; two granddaughters, Darlene Margulis and Michelle Martin; and three great-grandchildren, Abigail Margulis, Spencer Margulis and Ricquel Martin.Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Red Bank. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.

Searching Rizzo's, Citta S'Angelo Pescara Italy

Louis1896 — 16 Mar 2002 12:07:13 GMT

All my family came from Citta S'Angelo in the province of
Pescara. Also some settled in the Philadelphia Pa. area.
My father was Laurentino Luigi Rizza ( it was changed to
Rizzo in the mid 1910's) He was born in 1896. My
grandparents were Aniceto Rizza & Anna Ciavattella Rizza.
My father had 2 brothers who settled in the Philly area,
but I'm not sure of their first names. Possible names,
Giovanni, & Virgil.

Still Looking for family

frscon — 5 Jun 2004 12:15:15 GMT

Still looking for family members. I was born Linda Rizzo on August 21, 1954 in The New York Foundling Home in Manhattan. I was Baptized there with the Name Linda Rizzo. I was later told that I had several older siblings. Anybody with any information please contact me. I was never told if My Mothers' Maiden name was Rizzo or if it was her Married name.
Thanks
Eve Sconzo

Michael Joseph Rizzo

dawnielsterling1 — 8 Dec 2002 8:05:41 GMT

I am searching for my dads father, my grandfather, whom I believe to be a MICHAEL JOSEPH RIZZO, born in Boston Massachusetts on December 21, 1926. At the time my father, James Daniel Rizzo was born on September 27, 1946 in EDENTON NORTH CAROLINA to a Ruby Lee Grant Rizzo, Michael was in the NAVY. Michael and Ruby divorced by the time my father was around three years old. I know that Michael had two brothers, Frank and Jim who were also in the NAVY. I have black and white family photos of Michael and Ruby with my father when he was around 2 1/2 yrs old on the front porch of Michael Rizzos mothers home in BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS in February of 1949 in about 4 inches of snow. In the pictures Michael, Frank and Jim are all wearing their black NAVY overcoats and hats. I know that after Michael and Ruby divorced, Michael later remarried and had other children. Upon my birth in September of 1968, my father wrote to Michael in Boston telling him of my birth, and that was the last correspondence they had.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if anyone has ANY information, please feel free to contact me! My email is: dawnielsterling@hotmail.com

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