Obituary of Mario Rizio

Mario Rizio, age 58, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 20, 2015. Born on January 26, 1957 in Tocco Da Casauria, Abruzzo, Italy, he immigrated to America in 1968 with his family on the ship Michelangelo. He was an experienced craftsman, formerly employed by Custom Craft Kitchens by Rizio Brothers of Monroe for over thirty years. Mario was an enthusiastic, lifetime member of Circolo Sportivo Italian-American Club, of Bridgeport. He was an avid sports fan of the Italian soccer team, A. C. Milan, NY Jets and NY Mets. He took great joy in returning to his hometown in Abruzzo to visit his sister, nieces and nephews. Most of all, Mario enjoyed gathering and celebrating with his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Lucia Rizio and brother-in-law, Donato Sticca. He is survived by his two children, Antonio and Stephanie Rizio of Monroe, his sister, Rosanna Sticca of Italy, his brothers, Ralph Rizio and wife Millie of Trumbull, Eustachio Rizio and wife Angelina of Monroe and Luigi Rizio and wife Joann of Monroe, his aunt, Anna Tucci and her family of Trumbull and many loving nieces and nephews, including his godson, Antonio C. Rizio of Shelton, and his goddaughter, Ava Michelangelo of Monroe. He will be deeply missed by his numerous friends that he has known throughout his life. His family wished to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Astoria Park for their compassionate care and expertise during his stay. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. directly in St. Margaret's Shrine, 2523 Park Ave., Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in the Garden Mausoleum of St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.