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“I am heartbroken. My prayers are with his family.
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1 of 60 | Posted by: Paula - NY - friend
“From,hometown,to Denver,togther forever.. and ever..best friends
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2 of 60 | Posted by: Billy Woerner - shirley, NY
“My heart goes out to the family. I pray God's grace and peace be with you.
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3 of 60 | Posted by: Joyce Breasseale - Albertville, AL
“I am saddend by the news. Rick came to Mesa as a packaged deal with his buddy Larry. I remember showing them around right after they finished the...Read More »
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4 of 60 | Posted by: Rich Englehart - Delta, CO
“Ricky lived with us the summers of 1980 & 1981. I (Marc) was his summer baseball coach. Rick truly became a member of our family...we loved him as...Read More »
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5 of 60 | Posted by: Marc & Peggy Johnson - Centennial, CO
“I played my last year at Mesa State with Rick and Larry, my prays go out to the family, and my god be with you.
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6 of 60 | Posted by: Darren Starr - Grand Junction, CO
“Rest in peace Ricky. Your passing has left a void in the lives of many. You will be forever missed.
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7 of 60 | Posted by: HOWARD ABSELET and BARBARA VATH - NY
“I will never forget the first day of meeting and working with Rick. It was when we both were Correction Deputy's and working what was known as...Read More »
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8 of 60 | Posted by: Ken Kubler - Tarpon Springs , FL
“Ricky was always one to try to make everything funny no matter how serious the situation was, He was a pleasure to be around and always brought a...Read More »
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9 of 60 | Posted by: Ben Olsen - Clayton , NC
“My favorite memory of Ricky was when my mom and Aunt Mary took me to see him play baseball in Bradenton. I remember sitting in the stands and...Read More »
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10 of 60 | Posted by: Lisa Schad - Cranberry Township, PA
“Sorry to hear of Rick's passing. May he be forever at peace.
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11 of 60 | Posted by: mike clark - FL
“You will be missed Ricky, Our prays and thoughts go out to all family and friends.
Love Eddie & Ann Marie Bonilla
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12 of 60 | Posted by: Eddie & Ann Marie Bonilla - NY
“We were so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Just know we love you and you and your family remain in our thoughts and continued prayers. ...Read More »
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13 of 60 | Posted by: Rene' Craig Darmer - Athens, AL
“Just wanted to say that I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do to...Read More »
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14 of 60 | Posted by: Sherry Craig Retzler - Madison, AL
“Denise, Tyler, and Brian we are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful memories of Rick from my...Read More »
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15 of 60 | Posted by: Steph Gigliotti - Wappinger Falls, NY
“To the Rizzo Family, I worked with Rick Years ago. I remember his Big Beautifull Smile. Which made it hard for us, his Co-Workers to have a Bad Day....Read More »
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16 of 60 | Posted by: Teresa "Smitty" De Long - FL
“May you rest in peace my friend
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17 of 60 | Posted by: Marie Muller - Shirley, NY
“I just wanted to say i worked with years ago. He was a sweet person. My prayers are with your family,may Rick rest in peace
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18 of 60 | Posted by: sherri bradley - Dunedin, FL
“I wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to the Family. I worked with Rick and we used to talk a lot about baseball. Out of most of the salesmen I...Read More »
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19 of 60 | Posted by: Tanya Nash - Dunedin, FL - Friend
“"Lean on me, when you're not strong."
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20 of 60 | Posted by: Heather Folsom - Clermont, FL
“We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers in the days ahead; may your memories sustain you and the love and peace that only God...Read More »
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21 of 60 | Posted by: Jerry & Louise Todd - Athens, AL
“you were the best , we will miss you
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22 of 60 | Posted by: Joe Lentini - palm harbor, FL
“God Bless you Rick...my thoughts and prayers arewith you and your family. Til we all meet again..Rest in Peace, you will be missed..
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23 of 60 | Posted by: Rosemarie Liselli O'Brien - NY
“God bless, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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24 of 60 | Posted by: Navarro Family - Tarpon Springs, FL
“So sorry for your loss, may the good lord guide you through this time of mourning. Keep all the happy memories deep in your hearts..We love and miss...Read More »
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25 of 60 | Posted by: Barb Zangre and family - pittston, PA
“Denise,
I am so very sorry and shocked to learn of Ricks passing. He was such a nice man and was always very nice to me whenever I came over to...Read More »
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26 of 60 | Posted by: Sharon Hewitt - Wesley Chapel, FL
“To The Rizzo family my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. He was to me one of the most dedicated and determined players. i have ever coached.
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27 of 60 | Posted by: FERRIGNO,MIKE - murrells inlet , SC
“Denise,Tyler, Brian -
May Gods Love, Peace And Comfort Be Within, During Your Time Of Need. It Was An Honor To Be A Pall- Bearer. As My Cousin Rick...Read More »
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28 of 60 | Posted by: VINCENT RE - LARGO, FL - COUSIN
“May you rest in peace as you join your Mother in heaven. We will always have fond memories to hold on to and great times to remember. We love...Read More »
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29 of 60 | Posted by: Patricia & Anthony Aguanno - FL
“I'm sorry for the death of Rick. You and your family are in my prayers.
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30 of 60 | Posted by: Donald Cobb - Athens, AL
“My deepest condolences, Ricky was a good man. May God bless
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31 of 60 | Posted by: Gary Orban - Manorville, NY
“Denise, Tyler and Brian,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Remember all of your memories and keep them close to your heart. Rick...Read More »
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32 of 60 | Posted by: Anna Sharlow - Mars, PA - Cousin
“May you rest in peace my friend... You are an amazing person.. now and forever... you will be missed.
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33 of 60 | Posted by: Denise - Clearwater, FL
“May the Lord comfort you and bring you peace. Take time to grieve and come to terms with your loss. You are in my Heart and Prayers daily....Much...Read More »
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34 of 60 | Posted by: Debra Daniel Fleming - Athens,, AL
“Denise,Tyler and Bryan, We are so sorry for your loss. Rick has left many broken hearts. We hope he has found eternal peace. As we get into...Read More »
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35 of 60 | Posted by: Lisa,Jerry,Robert and Jessica Schad - PA
“So sorry you your loss... prayers are sent to cover you in the Lord's comfort during these hard time... Prayers for ALL the Rizzo family!!!!
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36 of 60 | Posted by: Christine Fenske - Myrtle Beach , SC
“Our love and we are praying for you
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37 of 60 | Posted by: Betty (Driskell) Mitchhell - GA
“Rick will be greatly missed and fondly remembered, our thoughts and prayers for your family to have strength and comfort through this difficult time.
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38 of 60 | Posted by: Kevin & Barbara Massey - FL
“My prayers and sympathy to all family and friends, Dear Ricky, I love you and you will be missed, thank you, for being my friend, I will never...Read More »
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39 of 60 | Posted by: Kelley Castro - Mastic, NY
“To Rick's family, my family and I send our deepest condolences and prayers. I had the privilege of meeting Rick about thirteen years ago. Working...Read More »
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40 of 60 | Posted by: Brooks Falzone
- St Petersburg, FL
“Denise, Tyler, Brian
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you all. We will miss our Cousin Ricky very much and hold all our dear memories in our...Read More »
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41 of 60 | Posted by: Patty Tanner - Pittsburgh, PA
“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
I love you Brother. <3 Kelly
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42 of 60 | Posted by: Kelly Rizzo - Surfside Beach , SC
“May you Rest in Peace, you are in the arms of the Angels, may those arms reach down and comfort your family in this time of need. The entire class of...Read More »
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43 of 60 | Posted by: Joann Squires - Mastic, NY
“Our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - The Taylor Family.
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44 of 60 | Posted by: Sandy Taylor Adams - NY
“Our deepest sympathy. Jim and Linda Mathews
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45 of 60 | Posted by: Jim and Linda Mathews - FL
“May you rest in peace my friend
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46 of 60 | Posted by: Susan David Noonan - NY
“rest in peace Rickyw
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47 of 60 | Posted by: thomas migliara - montauk, NY
“Ricky and I took a bus ride from Farmington, NM to Grand Junction, CO after the 1979 Connie Mack World Series. We then became teammates for Mesa...Read More »
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48 of 60 | Posted by: Larry Huggins - Sterling, CO
“To Ricky's Family,
He was two years ahead of me in school, but to a young teenager like me, who also shared a fanatical love for baseball like Rick,...Read More »
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49 of 60 | Posted by: Philip Cappuccio - Harrisburg, PA
“To Rickys Family and Friends:
It is with deep sorrow and heartache that we mourn the loss of our friend Ricky.
It is also with great Joy, that...Read More »
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50 of 60 | Posted by: Tamra, Douglas, Deborah Riley
- NY
“I would like to send my prayers and condolences to the entire Rizzo family. Rick was a friend and a brother of mine we always talked and laughed. I...Read More »
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51 of 60 | Posted by: Gerald Stumpf - Spring hill, FL
“May God embrace your family during this most difficult time and all His Angels provide them Comfort and Peace. We will see you soon, we will watch...Read More »
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52 of 60 | Posted by: Ramon (Ray) Flores - Orlando, FL
“Ricky, I am so glad we were all able to reunite a few years ago. I know you are at peace and in a wonderful place but my heart and prayers go out to...Read More »
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53 of 60 | Posted by: Susie Clay Perino - Patchogue, NY
“In the arms of the Angel......Rest in Peace, Ricky!
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54 of 60 | Posted by: Noreen - Holbrook, NY - Classmate
“Gone from our sight,but never our memories.
Gone from our touch,but never our hearts.
RIP Ricky
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55 of 60 | Posted by: Vinny Becker - NY
“Rick,
Im glad we spent time together with many of our friends just a couple of years ago. It was like we were in HS again!! You will always be in...Read More »
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56 of 60 | Posted by: Rita DiBella - Hendersonville, TN
“I will always remember you with a smile, my friend. May God bless you and your family, now and always. xoxoxo
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57 of 60 | Posted by: Maria Kaniecki Migliara - NC
“From the Ammar/De Luca family to the family and friends of Ricky's...Our sincere and heartfelt condolences. Ricky was a true friend to so many..in...Read More »
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58 of 60 | Posted by: Debbie Ammar De Luca
- NY
“It is with great sadness in our hearts that we will grieve the loss of our friend, Ricky.
Sincerely
Scott Horning
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59 of 60 | Posted by: Scott Horning - bohemia, NY
“Denise, Tyler and Brian,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all who...Read More »
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60 of 60 | Posted by: Tammy and Charlie Mohr - FL
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RIZZO, Rick 52, of Wesley Chapel passed away January 12, 2012. Rick is survived by his loving wife and family.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3pm on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 3pm. Interment will follow in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.




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