Obituary: Rizzuto, Geraldine Ann
Age 72
She was the ninth of twelve children.
Geri graduated from West Valley High School in 1960.
Following graduation, she attended and completed beauty school.
She worked for many years at the family restaurant, Joe’s Pizza, in the Valley.
Her favorite activities included ceramics and gardening.
She was a member of the American Italian Club and enjoyed attending the functions of that group.
Geri also loved traveling and went on several cruises.
Her favorite trips were to Las Vegas to visit her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Marlene Rizzuto.
She was a longtime and active member of St. Paschal’s Parish.
Geri is survived by five siblings; Mary Hill, Betty (Seth) Oliver, Joe (Marilyne) Rizzuto, Don (Janis) Rizzuto, Bill (Marlene) Rizzuto; brother-in-law Jim Wood; goddaughter Tammy Walker and numerous nieces and nephews.
She left behind her beloved cat, Antonio (named for her father).
The family would especially like to thank the staff at Sullivan Park Care Center for the loving care and attention given to Geri during her stay there.
Services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Paschal’s Catholic Church, 2521 N. Park Road in the Spokane Valley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paschal’s.
Please visit Geri’s online memorial and leave a guest book message for the family at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com