Rizzo, Michael A.

Michael A. “Mikey” Rizzo, 90, of Windsor, beloved husband of the late Angeline (Mancuso) Rizzo for 63 years, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. Born in Hartford, October 6, 1931, son of the late Anthony and Lucia (Deangelis) Rizzo, he graduated in 1950 from Weaver High School where he was dubbed the “Great Weaver Casanova” by his classmates. He attended Porter and Chester Institute where he studied drafting.

Michael served in the CT Air National Guard where he developed a love for flying. He

and Angeline married in 1955 and in 1959 they moved to Windsor to raise their family. Michael

began his career with Windsor Manufacturing starting as a draftsman and working his way up to sales. He also worked for Major Tool and Machine of Indiana and

Electro Methods in South Windsor before going out on his own. He became a highly successful manufacturer's sales representative in the aerospace industry where he continued working for himself into his early eighties. He was an avid golfer and a true highlight for him was a trip to Scotland with his golfing buddies in the late 1990's to play at the historic Old Saint Andrew's Golf Course. For many years, he owned a small plane and particularly enjoyed weekend morning flights to Nantucket. He also loved to sing, belting out Frank Sinatra songs around the house, especially “My Way”. He was a fan of the New York Giants, Boston Red Sox (particularly Ted Williams), and UCONN Women's Basketball. His family was by far the highlight of his life; having all seven of his children close by and spending time with them and their families was a tremendous source of pride for him. All his seven children

graduated from Saint Gabriel's School in Windsor and during some of the years they were in school he served as President of Saint Gabriel's Home & School Association. In his later years he often spoke fondly of his “girls”, his five daughters who looked out for him, especially after his beloved Angie passed away. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a truly wonderful man who will be missed and

never forgotten. He leaves his seven children, Anthony Rizzo and wife Gaye of Windsor, Paula Glofka and husband Ed of Windsor, Laura Friedrich and husband Robert of Stafford Springs, Lucianne Rizzo and partner Tim Kiniry of Enfield, Theresa Santapaola and husband Sal of Wethersfield, Lynne Rizzo of Bloomfield, and Michael Rizzo, Jr. and wife Dot of Bloomfield; nineteen grandchildren Christina and husband Ryan, Melissa and husband Mark, Anthony and wife Ellie, Haley, Russell and wife Ashley, Matthew, Jennifer, George, Alyssa, Juliana, Gina, Giancarlo, Erich, Andrew, Rachel, Joshua and wife Juliana, Nicole and husband Stephen, Jonathan, and Brian; fourteen great grandchildren Franklin, Ayla, Grace, Guytano, Natalie, Caleb, Noah, Ava, Abby, Cora, Kody, Parker, Preston, and Noah; a sister-in-law Loretta Driscoll of West Hartford and many loving nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Angeline, he was predeceased by an infant daughter

Frances Rizzo, a grandson Edward Glofka, and three older sisters, Olympia “Lee” Lucente, Angeline “Tootsie” Peterson, and Carmela ”Millie” Intino.

REST EASY DAD, YOU'RE WITH MOM NOW.

His family will receive friends Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 5-8 PM at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 13, 2022, 10 AM Directly at Saint Damien of Molokai Parish, St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad Street, Windsor. Entombment will follow in Mount Saint Benedict Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Gabriel's School, 77 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095. For directions or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com