Michael Rizzo Jr, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Michael Rizzo Jr. passed away July 27. His wake will be today, Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 8 p.m., and his funeral at 10 a.m., Saturday.
For eight long years with determination and hopefulness, Mike met the challenges of health complications and setbacks that followed two severe strokes
A lover of nature Mike was the owner of Mike Rizzo Landscaping for over 40 years and took immense pride in his work and cared for his client’s properties as if they were his own,
Music was a passion of Mike’s, with Blues being his favorite genre. You could always find him at Jam, wailing on his harmonica with other local musicians who became like family.
Mike was a Darien native and made innumerable lifelong friends. He was loved and will be missed by all that knew him
He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer, his adoring daughter, Carlie; his four loving sisters: Arlene (Tommy) Hlavac, Cynthia Rizzo, Susan Rizzo and Lynn (Chris) Blanchard; his nephews, Matthew Hlavac and Freddy (Asha) Rizzo; his great-niece, Nora, and great-nephew, Max.
He was pre-deceased by his parents Carmel (Sabia) Rizzo and Michael Rizzo Sr.
A special thank you to the entire staff at Greenwich Woods for their care over the last three years . A Special Thank you to the Caregivers at the Willows 1. Wing
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday Aug. 2, 2024 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road.. A memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday Aug. 3, at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk.
— an obituary from Lawrence Funeral Home, where online condolences may be left