Samuel Rosario Rizzo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Peacefully while in long-term care at WillowGrove, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Samuel Rosario Rizzo passed away in his 83rd year. Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Donna (née Whitehead), sister Louise Cervini (the late Sante), children JoAnn Rizzo-Green, Karen Bradbury (Tom), Sandra DiMatteo (Joe) and Sam (Karen). Grandfather to Michael, Samantha, Leanne (Nathaniel), Michelle, Julia, John, Anthony, Samuel (Julianna), Nick, Angelo and Destin. Great-grandfather to Emma and Samuel. Loved by his extended family and friends. As a young man, Dad worked for Union Gas, then drove a taxi for a while, and finished his career as a Public Works Foreman for the City of Hamilton. He was not defined by the work he did, but by the full life he led. He had amazing stories starting with his childhood on Bay Street North. Throughout his life, he had many loyal friends whom he loved like family and family was his passion. We knew he loved us and was watching out for us, as he will for eternity. We will always remember him for his wisdom, his uncanny sense of humour, his unbeatable checkers legacy, and being a renowned card shark. We would like to thank the staff at WillowGrove for their excellent care and the unwavering support he received that extended his life and kept him happy. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday November 14, 2021 at the Venetian Club of Hamilton from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Donations can be made in Sam’s honour to the HeartandStroke.ca or Diabetes.ca. https://www.diabetes.ca/ https://www.heartandstroke.ca/

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Samuel Rosario Rizzo

September 23, 1939 - October 20, 2021