In Memory of
Andrew Joseph "Panda" Rizzo
January 26,
1942 - August 5, 2019
Obituary
Andrew
Joseph "Panda" Rizzo 77, of Jackson Twp., NJ, passed
away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at Monmouth Medical
Center, Southern Campus, Lakewood Twp., NJ. He was born
in Manhattan, NY, and lived in Irvington, NJ, prior to
settling in Jackson Twp., 41 years ago.
Andrew was a United States Veteran proudly serving in
the U.S. Navy from 1960-1964.
He was employed as an electrician and electrical
supervisor for Port Authority NY/NJ for 31 years prior
to his retirement in 1996.
Andrew was an avid bowler and poker player who loved to
dance. He was also known for being a great joke teller.
He loved the Rangers, Giants and Yankees. Andrew wrote
commentary for the Asbury Park Press and the New York
Post.
He was predeceased by his parents, Felix and Marion
Rizzo; and by his brother, Phillip Rizzo. Andrew is
survived by his wife of 46 years, Bernadette Rizzo; his
sons, Philip Rizzo and his fiancée Angel, and Andrew
Rizzo, Jr., and his wife, Casey; his 2 grandchildren,
Emma Allaire and Ryan Rizzo; his sister, Fran; his
brother, Tony; and by his many nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
his visitation from 2-8 PM on Friday August 9, 2019, at
the GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME, 980 Bennetts Mills
Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ 08527. A funeral gathering will be
offered at 10:30 AM followed by his Funeral Service at
11:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the funeral
home. A private cremation will follow.
In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made in Andrew's memory to
the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301,
Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or the American Diabetes
Association, CenterPoint II, Suite 103, 1160 Rt. 22
East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 and would be greatly
appreciated. For directions, further information and to
send condolence messages to the family, please visit
George S. Hassler Funeral Home
Published in Asbury Park Press on
Aug. 8, 2019
Visitation:
Friday, August 9, 2019
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Service:
Saturday, August 10th, 2019
11:00am
Please gather at 10:30 AM at the funeral home.
George S. Hassler Funeral Home
980 Bennetts Mills Rd.
PO Box 1326
Jackson Township, NJ
