Obituary of John F. Rizzo

Rizzo, John F. Irondequoit: Suddenly Friday, March 1, 2013. Predeceased by his parents, John and Josephine. John is survived by his devoted wife Ellen, son, Christopher(Kelly)Rizzo, daughter, Nichole(Cliff)Leteure, grandchildren, Addison & Spencer Rizzo and Clifford John "C.J" Leteure, brother, Frank(Michele)Rizzo, sisters-in-law, Evelyn Allen, Arlene(Bob)Ogie Marilyn(Dale)Maracle, Cathy(Ron) Calcagno, Sharon Henry and Tina Allen, brothers-in-law, Ed(Linda)Allen and Roy Allen, nieces, Lisa(Jeff)Harrison, Danielle(Jake)Phillips, Melissa(Mark)Lowery, Dana(Matt)Wilkins, Crystal Allen, Renee Brown, Melisa(Jeff)Phillips, nephews, Tim, David Paul, Michael, Peter, Jon-David and Benjamin Allen, Don and Mickey(Karen)Pratt, Sam(Deb)Ogie, Michael(Karen)Burns, Luke Brown, nephew & godson, Michael J.(Megan)Rizzo, several great nieces and nephews. Treasured friends, Kathy & Jim Burns, Brian & Camille Julian, Gary & Melanie Popick, Jim Cole, Jerry Parisi, Sam & Gail Trifiro, Kathy(Larry)Johnson, Susan Findley and family. John brought much joy as Santa to countless children and adults. He was proud to be part of the Irondequoit Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. He enjoyed his many activities with the Empire State Cruzers Club. John, aka Tombstone spent many happy times with his shooting buddies in the Long Riders, Salt Pork Regulators and Mystical Riders of Erie County. His family will receive friends Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family Wednesday 11:00am at St. Kateri at Christ the King Church for his funeral mass. Interment Private. In memory of John, memorial donations may be directed to Children's Miracle Network at Golisano Children's Hospital, 300 East River Road PO Box 23029, Rochester, NY 14692.