Vivienne B. Rizzo
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Greece: Sunday, December 7, 2014 at age 92. Predeceased by her husband, Frank J. Rizzo; son, Timothy J.; brother, Fred; sister, Daisy. Survived by her Son, Frank (Brenda) Rizzo; grandchildren, Justin (Danielle) and Jared Rizzo; sister-in-law, Katherine Archer; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Rizzo; many nieces and nephews. Vivienne’s visitation will be held Wednesday (Dec 10th), 3-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road, Greece Chapel. Her Funeral Service will be celebrated Thursday (Dec.11th), 11:00AM at Messiah Lutheran Church 4301 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester, NY 14616. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church or Lifetime Care c/o Hildebrandt Hospice 3111 S. Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623 in her memory. For more information and to sign Vivienne’s online guestbook, visit www.MeesonFamily.com
‘Mamma’ Rizzo was always one of our favorite people. From the first time we met, we felt like family around her and Frank. Always willing to tell us her stories and share her cookies, we feel blessed to have known her. Our prayers and love go out Frankie, Brenda and their sons as well as Rhonda who was lucky enough to have such a wonderful mother in law.
Special prayers to the Rizzo family!!!!
Vivienne was a dear friend to me as well to others. Her smile would light up a room and that English accent was priceless. She loved her family so very much and you could see her pain in her eyes when she would talk about Tim.
We would go out to lunch once a month to catch up, do some errands and make our final stop at the cemetery. So thankful to have met such a remarkable woman.
Vivienne was a very sweet classy lady for which everyone loved. One of those people who loved her so very much was our mother (Gloria Stewart). When these 2 ladies got together, they were like kindred sisters, both loving their children / sharing what wonderful moments their grandchildren left. Both loved God and believed in all His promises. For that fact, we know Vivienne is in a far better place and she is now in perfect rest.
Aunt Viv was the kindest and most thoughtful lady. Memories of child hood tea parties, her cookies at every gathering and funny stories still bring a smile to my face. Jelly bean trees, orange tea with 1 or 2 lumps (or as she would say to me – would you like some tea with your sugar?) and to many memories of fun and laughter to share will remain. Heaven has gained a grand Lady indeed.
Vivienne was aunt to my dear daughter in law Stacey Landas. My son Nyle and Stacey spoke so fondly of her in so many ways. She obviously will be missed by all who knew her. Such fond memories will keep her alive in the hearts of many.
WE, MY WIFE JOYCE AND DAUGHTER LAURI, CONSIDER VIVIENNE FAMILY. HER HUSBAND FRANK AND I ARE FIRST COUSINS WHO GREW UP TOGETHER AS MEMBERS OF AN EXTENDED FAMILY SO WHEN VIVIENNE ARRIVED IN ROCHESTER IN LATE 1946 WE WERE THERE TO GREET HER. MY WIFE AND I WERE HONORED TO BE ASKED TO SERVE AS BEST MAN AND MATRON OF HONOR IN FEBRUARY, 1947. THOUGH WE LIVE IN MARYLAND, WE HAVE SEEN VIV AT THE FAMILY REUNIONS AND SPENT SPECIAL TIME TOGETHER. VIV IS A SPECIAL SOUL WHO LOVES EVERYONE AND ALL LOVE HER. WE BELIEVE SHE WAS SENT FROM HEAVEN AND IS THERE NOW. WE FEEL HER ABSENCE DEEPLY BUT WE KNOW WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SINCE LOVE IS NEVER LOST.
What a wonderful lady she was and quite the story teller. Vivienne and our mother (Gloria Stewart) were like ‘two peas in a pod’. We went with them to Brown County once and I can still remember them walking off together arm in arm chattering away forgetting all else. She was exuberant about life. And I have no doubt that Mom was ready to see her at Heaven’s gates when she got there.