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Ernest M. Rizzo, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, September 24th, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Ernest M. Rizzo, Sr., who died following a brief illness at Beverly Hospital, Beverly on Saturday, September 22nd, at 94 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, September 25th at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born & raised in Revere, he attended Revere schools & was a 1936 alumnus of Revere High School.  In November of 1942, he entered the United States Army & served until December of 1945 with the rank of Technician-4th Grade.  He is a World War II Veteran.  Ernie was a long-time member of the V.F.W. Mottollo Post #4524.  Ernie opened his first Pizza Shop & Take-out Service in Dorchester, which he ran until 1968.  He then opened “Ernie’s Pizza & Take-Out-Service” on Mountain Ave., Revere, until 1980.  His beloved wife of 70 years, Margaret (Nazzaro) worked along side, cooking, servicing customers & maintaining the shop, as well as his 2 children.  Besides his wife, he is the devoted father of Ernest M. Rizzo, Jr. of Salem, New Hampshire & Judith A. Correggio & her husband, Richard P. Correggio of Revere.  He is the Dear brother of Tina Turiello of Saugus & the late, Michael Rizzo & the late Catherine Lombardo.  He is the cherished Grandfather to: Gina M. Correggio-Regitano & her husband, Richard of Lynnfield & Nicholas R. Correggio & his fiancee, Roseanna Grieco of Revere.  He is also lovingly survived by his two great-grandchildren, Adriana M. & Marco F. Regitano, & many nieces & nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, September 24th, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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  1. Mike & Karen Iovanna
    Oct 14 2012

    Mrs. Rizzo, Ernie, Judy and the entire Rizzo Family,
    Karen and I have just recently learned of the passing of Mr. Rizzo and wish to extend our deepest sympathy. As a close friend growing up with Ernie, Jr, Mike has many wonderful recollections of Mr. Rizzo and we hope each of you are also comforted by your loving memories of him. With Love, Mike & Karen Iovanna

  2. Mike & Karen Iovanna
    Oct 14 2012

    Mrs. Rizzo, Ernie, Judy and the entire Rizzo Family, Karen and I recently learned of the passing of Mr. Rizzo and wish to extend our deepest sympathy. As a close friend growing up with Ernie, Jr, I have many wonderful recollections of Mr. Rizzo and we hope you are also comforted by your loving memories of him. With Love, Mike & Karen Iovanna

  3. Anthony "Bonesy" Coppola
    Sep 29 2012

    Just heard from Cousin Arthur Palladino of Ernie’s passing…he was a favorite of my Dad, Anthony, Sr. You have my deepest sympathy.

    Love,
    Bonesy

  4. Katie
    Sep 24 2012

    We were sadden to hear about Ernie’s passing. He always seemed to be enjoying life and family and will be missed.

    Katie & Evan

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.