Robert Rizzacasa

Robert was born at St. John's Hospital to Rocco Rizzacasa and Glena Terrenzio on April 8th, 1948. He attended school at Long Island City High School. He married Juliana Andolfi on December 12th, 1998 in Hollywood, FL. He worked in numerous roles at Amtrak for over 20 years. He served in the U.S. Navy, following in his father’s and brother’s footsteps. He was involved in a Pool League, was a devoted Catholic, Usher at Little Flower Church, a food lover, member of a Bowling League, and a lover of golf.

Bobby was also a member of NA for 38 years and was proud to help others who faced difficult times.

Robert, also known as Bobby and Sabu, embodied what love and kindness truly was. He was a light in the lives of everyone who knew him. After settling down in Florida which was his paradise he formed a community around him.

Robert is preceded in death by his brothers Joe, Tony, & Louis Rizzacasa and his parents, Rocco and Glena Rizzacasa.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Juliana Rizzacasa; his daughters, Donna Viggiano and her husband Charlie, and Lisa Ferreira and her husband Tony; his granddaughter, Samantha; and sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, all his nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024. On Wednesday, June 24, a funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 1805 Pierce Street, Hollywood, FL 33020, followed by the burial at Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens North.

The family of Robert Rizzacasa wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the several doctors and nurses who cared for him at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL and the family and friends who sent their thoughts and prayers.