Paul J. Rizzo, 86 years old, passed away on September 20, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla.
Born on December 5th,1937, in Brooklyn, NY. Paul joined the U.S. Navy in 1955. After serving 4 years on the U.S.S. Des Moines, he was honorably discharged and began a career in the construction industry in Connecticut. He was an exceptional heavy equipment operator and blasting/explosives expert. He eventually re-joined the U.S. Navy Seabees Construction Battalion (Reserves) as an Equipment Operator where he served for over 25 years, achieving the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-7). He earned many service medals/ribbons and was very proud of the Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist badge. Paul was a very proud Veteran!
Paul leaves behind his wife Teresa of New Port Richey, Fla.; his daughter and son-in-law, Lori & Robert Milewski (Rizzo) of Southington, CT; his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Barbie (Martin) Rizzo, of Plainville, CT; and his four grandchildren, Mathew & Andrew Milewski, and Marisa Hill (Rizzo) and Tyler Rizzo. He also leaves behind a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Milewski.
