RIZZUTO

Published 12:00 am Friday, October 29, 2010

John B. “J. B.” Rizzuto, 69, died at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. He was a resident of Grand Point.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gwendolyn Dupuy Rizzuto; daughters, Lynnette R. Whitney (Jeffery) and Alison R. Poche (Marty); and son, Seth J. Rizzuto. “Paw” was greatly loved by his grandchildren, Kymber, Jacie, Rhett, Payton, Kristen, Zack, and Mikalah. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia Luquette; and brothers, Mariano (M.J.), Roy, Frank, Joseph, Jimmy, and Harold Rizzuto.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Batassano (Bud) and Vivian Lambert Rizzuto; and his brothers, Batassano (Sonny), and Anthony (Tony) Rizzuto.

Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the Mass of Christian burial at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, followed by interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina.

H. C Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.hcalexanderfh.com.