Joseph Thomas Rizziello Jr., 61, of Tontogany, and formerly of Tujunga, Calif. and Anchorage, Alaska,
died Monday (June 22, 2009) at University Medical Center, Toledo.
He worked as a carpenter.
Mr. Rizziello was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tujunga, Calif., and Sons of the American
Legion, Tontogany.
He was born March 20, 1948 in Gloversville, N.Y. to Joseph and Angela (Marino) Rizziello Sr.
Surviving are two sons, John Rizziello, Tontogany, and Pat Kelly of Texas; five daughters, Heather
Seragusa, Toledo; Brenda Myers and Shannon Vera, both of Palmdale, Calif.; Lori Gianni and Carolyn Lima,
both of Anchorage; a brother, Guy of Tujunga, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Kelly.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tontogany Presbyterian Church, with Rev.
Rick Hoff officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements are being handled by Peinert Funeral Homes, Tontogany.Joseph Thomas Rizziello Jr., 61, of
Tontogany, and formerly of Tujunga, Calif. and Anchorage, Alaska, died Monday (June 22, 2009) at
University Medical Center, Toledo.
He worked as a carpenter.
Mr. Rizziello was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tujunga, Calif., and Sons of the American
Legion, Tontogany.
He was born March 20, 1948 in Gloversville, N.Y. to Joseph and Angela (Marino) Rizziello Sr.
Surviving are two sons, John Rizziello, Tontogany, and Pat Kelly of Texas; five daughters, Heather
Seragusa, Toledo; Brenda Myers and Shannon Vera, both of Palmdale, Calif.; Lori Gianni and Carolyn Lima,
both of Anchorage; a brother, Guy of Tujunga, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Kelly.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tontogany Presbyterian Church, with Rev.
Rick Hoff officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements are being handled by Peinert Funeral Homes, Tontogany.