Ramon Rizzi, age 85, of Clinton Township, Michigan, passed away on October 9, 2019. He is the beloved husband for 61 years to Phyllis Rizzi; Loving father of Catherine McGraw (William Masch), Jacqueline Raxter, Douglas Rizzi (Kathleen), Pamela Duren (Dana), Rosemary Balos (David), and Nina Manauis (Roel); Cherished grandfather of 20 grandchildren; also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Ramon was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 10, 1934 to John and Anna Rizzi. He was a family man, and loved spending time with his wife of 61 years, 6 children and 20 grandchildren. Ramon loved sports; he was an active golfer and softball player, coached teams and acted as a referee, and also loved watching Detroit sports, but more so, his children and grandchildren play. A man of strong Catholic faith, Ramon also participated for many years in church as both a lector and Eucharistic minister. He was hardworking, spending 41 years working in the automotive industry. He traveled extensively with Phyllis, but rarely missed the opportunity to be at home for family gatherings.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 2-8 PM, with a scripture service at 7 PM, at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI. An instate will follow on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 9 AM, until time of funeral mass at 9:30 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ramon’s honor to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation supporting childhood cancer research.
Memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com
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