Happy heavenly birthday Lisa, you are truly missed, but not suffering anymore...

Dear lisa i am really really sorrey for you lose i am super duper sad that you died you were such a Beautiful lady you were so so so kind and very awsome fun lady i am super shocked that DIED   my conduces 




from Micheal and the lighthouse learning development  center  autism Ontario York region  including my cousin joseph and  nick la green  also the best precipice Serena Thompson 

i sorry for you loss Lisa i have missed you so much in all my heart you made me so happy and proud  i am really sad that you died all friends from school and lighthouse learning development center miss you so much 




rest in peace 
from Michael David brocco and miss J  including Jeff and Jenna Williams   also James Everest 

To my best friend with all my love, 
I started at the James Cardinal McGuigan in September 2008 and quickly learned about the mistrust of police in this school community. School administrators had made a decision to cancel the Junior Boys basketball program.  After meeting Lisa she counselled me that this would be a very bad decision and that the basketball program is one of the activities that the students that are considered to be “at risk” participate in and essentially keeps them active, at school, and away from the prospect joining gangs or engaging in criminal activity. Lisa flatly stated “This will not help you or the Service”. Lisa was a major reason why I was able to ‘break the ice’ and gain the trust of – well, the entire school and the community surrounding it. 
 Over the years Lisa has also been involved in several programs that included the participation and involvement of other Toronto Police officers. There are too many to mention. 
A few of the boys we coached from the 2009 basketball team were in attendance at Lisa’s funeral. Lisa and I were still in contact with some of these young men. ‘They’ told us we would never get the boys to 7 am practices. ‘They’ said we would be lucky to see these boys graduate high school or even see some of them walk out alive. ‘They’ said these boys hate the police no matter what we could do. Six of our boys have graduated from university, several have steady employment and good lives. THEY WERE WRONG. Lisa was the reason. This is simply who Lisa was she gave her all and inspired many – including me. 
Lisa gave of herself – selflessly. Despite her health issues she forged on and was thrilled to be in partnership with The Toronto Police. The results of her efforts speak for themselves but she has had a profound effect on her community and in doing so has helped me and us, The Toronto Police Service and our image in the community.Lisa you will be forever missed and loved always. 
Forever in my heart,
Gavin


We just heard the news! Our deepest condolences. May you rest in eternal peace! 
Our thoughts and prayers to the family! 

To Silvia and family
Tonight I was shocked to hear the sad news about Lisa.  I always remember her beautiful smile any time we saw her.
Please accept our most sincere Condolences on your great loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Paiano Family 

Lee, Joe, Silvia, Mark,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during these difficult times.  May God give you the strength and courage to continue your lives with fond memories of Lisa and the mark she has left on so many people's lives.  
When I first met Lisa and the Rizzuto family I saw the love, time and dedication they all had to the youth with special needs.  Lisa would always be at the events in the background helping, smiling, planning and organizing. 
Over the past months, I would ask Mike and Vicky how Lisa was doing only to receive news of her worsening condition.  We are saddened by her death and no true words can express the grief and sorrow but the volume of people seen these past few days is a true testimony of the wonderful person she was.  
May her contributions never be forgotten and may we all stop, look, and learn by her wonderful example.  The world would definitely be a better place to live in! 
Rest in peace Lisa, love Fil, Marco and kids, and Lucia Iamascia

Dear Silvia, Joe, Mark and Lee,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful angel. Lisa has made such a lasting impression on our family. Her gentle nature, caring manner and sincere loving and caring manner for all "her children" in the Grandravine family was always on display. One of my fondest memories of Lisa is of the yearly banquet.... Lisa's dance card was always full! The boys loved her so!

I hope you all find the strength and comfort in the beautiful memories, and the lasting impression, she has had on SO MANY PEOPLE!

Michael, Marina and Justin Cohen


Joe,  Sylvia ,Mark and Lee,
        Lisa got the most beautiful send of  possible.  From the enormous amount of people who went through the funeral home doors the past few days, to the no of people who showed up at church and  the reception today go to show how much everyone cared about you all.
        The sun came out as Lisa was layed onto her resting spot.  That was Lisa saying I am here and will be watching over you all.
        Rest easy you beautiful,kind,caring lady. There will never be another to fill your shoes.  You were so wonderful with all our special kids.  Now you are their angel .

Doreen Rene snd Sean Hillier

Lisa was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever met. She was one of my best friends in high school. I am sad that we lost touch over the years, but I have nothing but good memories of her. We were always smiling and laughing when we were together. I will truly miss her.

Dear Lee, Silvia, Joe & Mark.  

We are deeply saddened for your loss.  Our hearts have been torn and we can’t even imagine your pain. 

We don’t know why this happened to Lisa who was so giving and loving and she had more to give. For now it will have to remain the painful mystery that it is. Losses like this can make us challenge our faith; however, this is precisely the time when our faith needs to be its strongest.
I am praying that your faith will help you and your get through this very difficult time. We will pray that you will all find the strength to get you through your grief and sadness.   

Lisa will be with us always! We will cherish all the great memories and the times we spent together until we meet again. 

Our Deepest heartfelt condolences.   Love Mike, Vicky, Biagino  & Cristina Iamascia 

Beautiful smiles and thoughtfulness are the most of my memories of Lisa I never forget. We connected right away somehow we had a chemistry between us.  I thank you Lisa for giving me a pin from the Kidney Foundation. I meant a lot to me.  To the entire Rizzuto family and to Lee, without her around would be so hard for you all. Please take care and take happy memories with you had with Lisa.  She would be watching over  you with a beautiful  smile saying I am happy here in God’s Heaven. She was loved with so many. 💖

Lisa - miss you and thank you for your wonderful support during  Dustin’s weakest links and never stop believing in him.  Your thoughts and encouragement will always reside in our hearts! Hugs to Lee; Joe; Silvia and Mark! 

Lisa, I dont know what to say. Words continue to evade me right now. You were such a loving, giving, wonderful person inside and out. Although you had your own issues, you never complained, you always had that wonderful smile, and was always trying to find a way to help someone else. You're gone now but you will never be forgotten.
To your husband, Lee, I say be comforted by the memories you both share. I know it will be hard but God is there to comfort you and lift you up. To your mom, dad, brother Mark, nonna, and the rest of the family I say be of good courage. You have each other to lean on. The road's not going to be easy but in time we will all learn to cope.  Sleep well my dear, take your rest until we meet again.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord for they shall rest from their labours".

Like so many non family members, Bernie, Todd & I first met Lisa & the Rizzuto's at Grand Ravine Arena.- some quarter of a century ago. We didn’t know what to make of  a brand new concept- a Special Needs Hockey Team, but were both assured & impressed with the welcoming , caring nature of Lisa, who along with Joe & Sylvia, made us feel completely at home.

In, I believe, Todd’s first Season we were off to the Humphrey Arena in frozen Parry Sound & in the dead of winter. Lisa & company were front and center, decorating the camp’s eating room and assisting the band in preparation for the (now  inevitable) Saturday night partay, dance and banquet.

And over the many years, who was the symbol of background work, selling tix  to the Valentine’s Day Dance, negotiating arrangements, supervising & preparing the ball room on the day of and offering helpful advice on seating arrangements and a kind word?

It was Lisa! 

Again and again and again! So that the rest of us could enjoy a wonderful night out with this Team-Family! 

As well as taking on numerous Hockey Club assignments and duties, including sitting on the executive and volunteering during the summer months for Baseball.

And even when she began to deal with the severity of her illness, she still expressed dedication, care and duty in ensuring that the various shows would go on- for us!

As Bernie has said- THIS is a fine family, with superbly raised children. 

Joe, Sylvia, Mark & Lee, this is a bleak time, where one cannot help but question the vicissitudes & heartbreaks of life. Your wonderful daughter has been tragically felled by the vagaries of a random health condition. But her time served here is a fantastic inspiration to us all. 

We thank you for the honour of being so very fortunate to meet and appreciate Lisa.



Joe, Sylvia and Mark  - My condolences.  May God give you courage at this difficult time.

Peter Trezzi

Lisa, you fought really hard to stay with us but unfortunately you peacefully passed away on February 6th. It was too soon for you to leave us but you are no longer suffering and finally at peace. You are reunited with nonno. Please tell him that we love him and miss him every day!! You will forever be in our hearts.

Love Zio David, Zia Lucy and cousins Matthew and Adrian

It took me a while to put my thoughts together but I'm at a complete loss for words.  You, my dear "Poops" will forever be a part of me.  You were my pillar of strength, my rock, my encouragement and motivation, you were as we'd call each other "warrior sisters".  I am forever grateful to have had you in my life.  We shared  such a strong connection and special bond that only you and I knew and could fully understand.  You were loved by so many, because of how huge your heart was, always putting others before you no matter what you were going through.  I honestly don't know how I'm going to face my future obstacles without you, but what I do know is that I will continue to fight just as you taught me to, and I promise I will do my best at living my life moving forward with more purpose, all of this THANKS TO YOU! 

May your beautiful angel wings wrap me in love, protect me, and guide me from high above.  I love you forever plus a day! 

she will be with god rest in peace
nickywong

to not only my cousin, but my best friend and sister. I will never forget the impact you have made on my life and to all those around you. You were truly a heaven sent soul in my life and i don’t know how i’m going to live without you. You were always my number one and my voice of reason. You taught me how to be brave and compassionate and to embrace life to its fullest. I wish I could be half the woman you were. You are and forever will be irreplaceable and one of a kind, my sister. I love you with my whole heart and there are no words to describe how much I will miss your beautiful smile and soul guiding me each day. 

To my brothers Lee, Mark and my second parents, Zio and Zia. You are 4 of the most important people in my life. All of Lisa’s incredible traits stemmed from the amazing people you are. She will live forever within all of you and will give you the strength to surpass any obstacle. You are all my inspirations and I love you all with everything I have. I have no proper words that I could imagine would console how you are feeling, but please know I love all of you and i am so deeply sorry that this world lost the most incredible person. May she Rest in Peace with Nonno Domenico, Nonno Primo and Nonna Sara. 

A Message to God from the Father of a Princess
Dear God, on June 21, 1983  I was blessed with a tiny and beautiful angel in which we named her Lisa, thanked you for bringing her into our life and that of our families. That day was the beginning of a new life of responsibility and dreams for Silvia and  I.  I had plans for my little Princess, to raise, protect, respect, love and guide her through her journey of life here on earth. There were little health setbacks in the beginning of her life but overcame those.  On May 22, 1986  Silvia, Lisa and I were blessed with  the birth of Lisa’s brother Mark born with Down Syndrome.  From the day Mark was born, Lisa devoted her life to him, cared, protected, and shared her time with him.  That was the beginning of Lisa’s life to be the caring and loving person she became to help and think of others before herself.  Lisa’s heart was so big it overflowed from the glow and smile on her face. Lisa began to volunteer and help others at such a  young age and touched the hearts of everyone she encountered in her short journey here on earth.  Lisa was also blessed having her family and how they cared for her and how she liked to be the little mother of all.  On her journey she found Lee her husband with the love she gave and received from him glowing with happiness. Her health always put to the side to help her grandparents and everyone else. The bond between her and brother Mark was and is inseparable. She was not only a daughter, sister, family and a friend but she was  educator on giving and caring in for others in life. Lisa was always positive and a fighter through her life to her last breath. God I can go on forever, I will never get the the chance to touch the hand and hold my daughter Princess Lisa in the flesh here on earth but I will always feel her in my heart and mind of my time here. All I ask if you God is remove the pain of her suffering and give her the eternal life of what she gave all of us.
Father of a Princess

It’s hard to forget someone like Lisa who gave us so much to remember. Her passion and drive to help others was remarkable, and one of a kind.
Warmly,
The Hicks Family

Even though we only met Lisa a couple of times at your Aunt Diana’s home you will be remembered. You fought a long battle and are now at peace. R. I. P. Lisa. Our condolences are to the whole family
Colleen and Rick

My   wedding    1999     never   forget    you   are    great   friends      will  miss   so  both    us     just  cry    special   in  are  heart

Lisa   end   staphanie   having   fun  wedding    1999

Mark  end    lisa    brother  end    sister    so   special    

Dear    lisa
You  are   great   friends    to  us   end    will   be   miss    end   so   hard    
Are   special   person   in   heart   


To Lee  Kelly and the entire Rizzuto Family

Our sincere condolences from the entire Family at Toronto Azzurri Soccer Club.  Lisa will be sorely missed by all.

Dear Joe, Silvia, Mark and Lee,
We share in the pain for the loss of Lisa.  Lisa grew up together with our daughters and were classmates for many years.  As neighbours we watched her grow from a young child into a beautiful young woman.  Her grace and courage in adversity touched our hearts.  She is an inspiration to us all.  She is now free from pain and resting in peace with God.
May you find comfort in knowing that Lisa touched the hearts of so many and was loved by all.
Angela and Carmine

There are no words that can take away this pain from Joe, Silvia, Mark & Lee but know that your Grandravine family will help carry the burden of your grief.
Lisa was such a huge part of the Grandravine family that it is hard to imagine how we can go on without her.   It is a testimony to her strength that she gave our kids so much, so freely, so joyfully!
Let us honour her memory by continuing to attend the baseball, soccer & hockey that were so special because of Lisa.
We will meet again.
Suavi, Pirjo & Nik

We are so sorry and deeply saddened for the loss of Lisa, your daughter, sister and wife. Beautiful Lisa is gone, our Lisa is gone.  Life does not make sense and losing someone as young and loving as Lisa is tragic. We will miss her immensely. We know nothing we say can make it better, and we can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. 

Lisa, you were an amazing woman who’s warmth and good nature touched all of us. We will cherish the memories and the times we spent together.

Dear Lisa, you were loved by everyone. You are our beautiful star, a star that will always be in our hearts and our memories. 

We are with you during this time of grief. 

With so much love,
Yonathan, Miriam and Lorne Propas

We're telling ourselves things to try and make ourselves feel better - Lisa is finally at peace - it's what she herself wanted in the end - so why is it still such a shock?

We can't stop shaking, we're babbling, we're crying - what must all of you be going through?  No one can imagine losing a daughter, a sister, a wife - and no one can imagine your grief and loss.  But Lisa's friends do share in that grief and loss because Lisa bulldozed her way into our lives and took hold of our hearts and spirits in such a way that we never wanted her to let go.  Being Lisa's friends is a privilege we never took for granted.  We're so grateful to Lisa for everything she gave to us in her friendship, and grateful to all of you for sharing her with us.

May your beautiful, funny and not-so-funny memories bring you comfort, a smile on your face, a twinkle in your eye, and a peace that you can now share with Lisa.  We're here for you - whatever, whenever.

Our hugs, our love, our sincerest sympathies to each of you.
Adam, Jay & Lorraine

The Magni family are saddened by the loss  of  a super  hero.  Lisa you truly are an inspiration to everyone that has come your way.  We were blessed to have you in our lives and now as our angel.  REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL  LADY.  
We will all stick together as family  because we know that's what you taught us.
LOVE


Dear Joe, Silvia and Lee,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa will be forever in my heart.

Dear Joe, Silvia, Mark and Lee,

There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for the unimaginable loss of your beautiful Lisa. Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Lisa and she will be greatly missed. May God grant your families the peace and strength needed at this very difficult time. 

Dolores, Mike and Frank Evola

The Parisien family can't explain or say  how deep our  sorrow is that we feel for the Rizzo family .  There's nothing you can really say, but we are really SORRY.  We will pray for her and the family.  GOD BLESS; the  Parisien family.  I'm  very sorry that we can't be there.

We lost a great fighter who loved her friends and family, but God needed a Angel and saw  Lisa suffering so he took her and ended her suffering. You will truly be missed and in our hearts forever. REST IN PEACE 

Dear Joe, Silvia and Lee,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa will be forever in my heart.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Lisa's family. Remembering Lisa's wonderful soul will remain in our hearts. May God give her eternal rest.
Andrew, Lena, and Alex Zhukov

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Lisa Kelly

June 21, 1983 – February 6, 2020

Delmoro Funeral Home

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