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Leonardo RIZZO

Male 1916 - 2006  (90 years)


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  • Name Leonardo RIZZO  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Birth 27 Jul 1916  Centerville, Ulster, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    Death 28 Dec 2006  Highland, Ulster, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 9, 10, 11] 
    Burial Esopus, Ulster, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Person ID I406  Jennifer's Family Tree - All Lines 5-29-26
    Last Modified 30 May 2026 

    Father Giuseppe RIZZO,   b. 26 May 1877, Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Oct 1933, Highland, Ulster, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Maria BELVEDERE,   b. 28 Dec 1886, Marineo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Aug 1970, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 3 Aug 1903  Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 13] 
    Family ID F426  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Martha SASO,   b. 13 Jul 1918, East Rutherford, Bergen, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 May 2006, Highland, Ulster, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 30 Jun 1940  Highland, Ulster, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Children 
     1. Leonard RIZZO,   b. 25 Nov 1942, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Apr 2018, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. J. RIZZO
     3. M. RIZZO
     4. Maria RIZZO,   b. 23 May 1952, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Dec 2025, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. George Anthony RIZZO,   b. 3 Apr 1944, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jul 2024, Crystal River, Citrus, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F165  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 May 2026 

    Marriage 30 Jun 1940  [9] 
    Family ID F2573  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 May 2026 

  • Documents
    Rizzo Leonard Baptism 1916    		Rizzo Leonard Baptism 1916
    7 RIzzo Leonard Birth    		7 RIzzo Leonard Birth

  • Sources 
    1. [S9] Jennifer's Family History ALL LINES 4-23-02 .FTW.
      Date of Import: Nov 23, 2003

    2. [S65] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Year: 1920; Census Place: Lloyd, Ulster, New York; Roll: T625_1271; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 177.
      1920 United States Federal Census      		 1920 United States Federal Census


    3. [S64] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2002;), Year: 1930; Census Place: Lloyd, Ulster, New York; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2341388.
      1930 United States Federal Census      		 1930 United States Federal Census


    4. [S223] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File.

    5. [S36] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2015;).

    6. [S379] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2017;), New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index.
      New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967      		 New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967


    7. [S424] Ancestry.com, U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2010;).

    8. [S750] Ancestry.com, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2018;), New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index.
      New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942      		 New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942


    9. [S370] Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 1 Jan 2007; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/114914861/?article=aef52330-bce5-4f42-9a68-eb45e8185973&focus=0.47093812,0.045064643,0.62202436,0.6004648&xid=3355.
      https://www.newspapers.com/image/114914861/?article=aef52330-bce5-4f42-9a68-eb45e8185973&focus=0.47093812,0.045064643,0.62202436,0.6004648&xid=3355

    10. [S10] Obituary (Reliability: 3).
      HIGHLAND - Leonard Rizzo, 90, a native Highland resident, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2006 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a brief illness. Leo was a remarkable man who throughout his life contributed to the Highland Community. He encouraged people to do their best and not be afraid of hard work. As a young man, he worked on his family's farm in Centerville. In 1965, he created the Highland, New Paltz Rotary Club where he was the charter president. Leo had been a loyal Rotarian for 41 years and had been honored with many awards and recognitions from his fellow Rotarians. He was a great fundraiser for the Highland Rotary Club and an inspiration to other members. He was a former member and president of the Highland School Board and instrumental in building the high school. He was a firm believer in education. For over 25 years, he co-owned Rizzo Ford, on Route 9W in Highland, with his brother, Joseph "Peppy" Rizzo who predeceased him. During his years as a Ford Dealer, he became known to his employees as Bearcat. After his retirement in 1980, he spent winters in Florida and summers in Highland. He had many local friends. He loved working in his garden and small apple orchard. Leo would spend hours on his tractor grooming his lawn. Leo was an avid fisherman and sportsman. He took numerous trips to Canada with family and friends to go moose hunting and fishing. Often the fishing trips were followed by a family fish fry. On June 30, 1940, he married Martha Saso. who predeceased him in May 2006. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by five children, Lenny and Ellen Rizzo of Slidell, LA, George and Ellie Rizzo of Hollywood, FL, Maria and Tony Ruberto, Mark and Cathy Rizzo and Joseph Rizzo, all residing in Highland. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Lenny Rizzo, III, Maria Elena Ruiz, Wendy Blanchard, Jennifer Petrino, Marlena Fells, Mark Rizzo, Michael and Vinnie Rizzo and great grandchildren, Gianna and Gene Hunter Ruiz, Francesca Petrino, Rachael Blanchard and Kala Rizzo. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Rizzo of Highland and many nieces and nephews. Leo will be greatly missed by his family and friends who honored him with a surprise 90th birthday party in July. Leo was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Maria Rizzo, his brothers, Gus and Peppy Rizzo and his sisters, Mary Grasso, Josephine LaSusa, Rosalie Bragg and Ann DallVechia. Calling hours are Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main St., Highland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Church of Esopus, NY at 10 am. Burial will follow in Lloyd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in his name to the Highland Rotary Club, PO Box 723, Highland, NY 12528. For directions, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com.

    11. [S55] NY State Death Certificate, Leonard L. Rizzo 12-26-06, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County (Reliability: 3).
      10 Rizzo Leonard Death Front      		 10 Rizzo Leonard Death Front


    12. [S164] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), marriage certificate 010116 (1903), Rizzo-Belvedere (Reliability: 3).
      Rizzo Belvedere Marriage 1903      		 Rizzo Belvedere Marriage 1903


    13. [S221] Ancestry.com, Connecticut, Federal Naturalization Records, 1790-1996, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2016;), (1903) marriage, issued 5-5-2017 (Reliability: 3).
      Rizzo Belvedere Church Marriage      		 Rizzo Belvedere Church Marriage


    14. [S379] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2017;), New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index.
      New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967      		 New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967



 

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