Antonio (Tony) Rizzi

December 7, 1948 - July 14, 2021
July 19, 2021 12 Condolences Print Obituary Send Flowers

It is with great sadness that the family of Antonio (Tony) Rizzi announce his passing on July 14th, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Tony was born in Casacalenda, Italy on December 7,1948. His family immigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal. He moved to places like Florida before calling Edmonton home.

Tony is survived by his loving wife Tammy, his beautiful daughters Lisa (Logan)Martin, Costantina (Craig) Williamson and their mother Lynn, step daughters Alesha (Curtis) Hartmann, Samantha Postestio and his stepson Jonathan Postestio. Tony is also survived by his beloved brother Gaetano (Caterina) Rizzi and sister Maria (Gordon Roberts) Rizzi. He will be greatly missed by his 9 sweet grandchildren Domenica, Josslynn, Brooke, Emma, Gabriella, Izabella, Austin, Oliver and Ava. He will be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and relatives. Antonio was predeceased by his parents Luisa and Savino Rizzi and by his nephew Ernesto Rizzi.

Tony will be lovingly remembered for his love of family, F1 racing, calcio, his silly dad jokes, his love of the outdoors, taking his beloved dog Sophie for walks and for the many years that he operated Italian sports bars in little Italy as well as the many friends he made there.

Public Visitation
Wednesday July 21, 2021 9:30AM
Santa Maria Goretti Catholic Church
9110 110 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday July 21, 2021 10:00AM
Santa Maria Goretti Catholic Church
9110 110 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Forever In Our Hearts

  1. My sincere condolences to Tammy and all the members of the family. I so much enjoyed these last 5 years that we re-connected through telephone conversations. I will treasure the memories we shared together in the past and in the recent years. He was a good man and he will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.
    Tony and Pina Rizzi

    • Thank you so much for you kind words, Tony also enjoyed and treasured all the conversations he had with you and was so very happy to be connected once again he loved you very dearly and I thank you for making feel welcome and part of your family I live you all dearly as he did . My love and thoughts are with you and the family there. Thank you ❤

    • Thank you❤️

  2. We send our warm, sincere sympathy to the Rizzi family.
    May the memories of the good, loving times you shared with Tony, be treasured and comforting.

    Ken and Joy Martin and family, Ontario

    • Thank you for everything ❤️

  3. Deepest sympathy to all the family

    • Thank you ❤️

    • Thank you, Maxine and Eugene.

  4. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the Rizzi families on the loss of your Husband, Father, Nonno, Brother & Uncle. We hope that all the beautiful memories you have of him, will help to sustain the loss and grief of the days ahead. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

    Le nostre condoglianze a tutti di famiglia.
    Riposa in pace Uncle Tony.
    Con tanto affetto.

    • Thank you so much❤️

    • Thank you, Enrico.

  5. You will be forever in my heart.

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