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Rizzo was born Feb. 25, 1955, in Danbury, daughter of Josephine Kovacs. She retired after 27 years of service to the Ridgefield police department as a police officer and as a homeland security officer. She was a volunteer at St. Peter's Church and the VFW.
Rizzo is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Billie-Jo, of New Fairfield; brothers, Craig Kovacs (Lori) of Southbury, Phil Prinz (Ann) of Brewster, N.Y.; sister, Ann Kovacs, of Brookfield; sisters-in-law and brothers in-law; many nieces, nephews; and friends. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Frances and Maxamillion Prinz; and her mother, Josephine.
Calling hours are Thursday, Aug. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at St Peters' Church, Danbury. Entombment will follow at St Peter's Cemetery, Danbury.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to help animals at the Best Friends Sanctuary, www.bestfriends.org.
For more information, please visit: www.thegreenfuneralhome.com
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