Rita (Izzo) Rizzo

Rizzo, Rita (Izzo), of Winthrop, formerly of New Hampshire and East Boston, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5th at 92 years of age.

Loving daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Giardullo) Izzo.

Beloved wife of the late Louis Rizzo.

Devoted mother of Joseph Rizzo and spouse Linda Haynes of New Hampshire, Ann Siracusa and husband Thomas of Revere, Julie Rizzo and spouse David Cole of Revere, and Cathy Rizzo of Peabody.

Dear sister of Anna DeCosta of East Boston, Joseph Izzo of Revere, Paul Izzo of East Boston, and the late Ida Villano, Anthony Izzo, Nicholas Izzo, Jean Nicoletti, and Marie Capone.

Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Janessa, Gino, Michael, Robby, Kira, Kayla, and Breana.

Adored great-grandmother of Audree, Kai, Mia, Gianna, Parker, Lillian, and Madelyn.

Best friend and caregiver of over 7 years Elizabeth Sanchez-Zichella.

Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor Rita's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. A prayer service will be held in our Serenity Chapel at Noontime. Services will conclude with Rita being laid to rest with her beloved husband, Louis, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. May they rest in peace.