Errol Charles Rizzuto

Errol Charles Rizzuto passed away on October 29, 2017 at the age of 57. He was the beloved son of the late Jack Rizzuto Sr. and Rosemary Bremerman Rizzuto. Loving brother of Jack Rizzuto Jr., Margaret Rizzuto, Carey Rizzuto (Mary Ann), Bobbi Rizzuto, Dennis Rizzuto and Terri English. Also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Errol had an unmatched zest for life that was surpassed only by his love for Mardi Gras. He was a most talented artist & well known for his incredible costume design, many worn by his fellow crew members of Amon-Ra, as well as himself. He was a proud member of Amon-Ra, and was to be 2018’s Bal Captain of the Krewe. Errol was also Southern Decadence royalty as 1999’s Grand Marshall – ‘The Dark Lady Tour.’ In addition to his love of Mardi Gras, he was a most generous & compassionate Soul, helping others as often as he could. He was a staunch supporter of St. Anna’s Episcopal - Food Bank & a proud member of the St. Joseph’s Altar Society on Bourbon Street, where he gladly provided food & cooking needs. Errol was also a revered employee of Wood Enterprises for the Clover Grill for many years. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and many, many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A memorial service will begin at 12:00 PM. Inurnment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In honor of Errol’s memory, Wood Enterprises will also host a reception following the services at SB Funeral Home in the ‘upstairs’ lounge of Café Lafitte in Exile on 901 Bourbon Street @ 4pm directly across from Clover Grill – all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anna’s Episcopal Church – Food Bank 1313 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116. Or St. Joseph Alter Society on Bourbon Street – 1028 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116.