Antoinette Rizzo, a longtime resident of Andover, passed away at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Center in Lawrence on Sunday morning, March 29, 2015. She was 99 years old.
Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Patti) Rizzo. Antoinette was a registered nurse and had worked in Obstetrics at the Lawrence General Hospital for more than 40 years. In her spare time, Ms. Rizzo enjoyed gardening. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her loving nephew; Wendell G. Rizzo, great nephew; Stephen J. Rizzo, great niece; Christine L. Rizzo and sister-in-law; Mary H. Rizzo all of New Hampshire. She was also the loving sister of the late Frank J. Rizzo, Anne M. Rizzo and Alfred Rizzo and aunt of the late Lisa D. Rizzo.
Her funeral services will be privately held. Donations in Antoinette’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.