Reverend Mariano Joseph Rizzuto

Rizzuto, Reverend Mariano Joseph passed in peace on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the age of 83 at Touro Hospital. He was a resident of Home Life In The Garden, New Orleans, La. for the last four years. He was ordained on February 7, 1959, said his First Solemn High Mass on June 7, 1959 and a Marist priest for the last 55 years. Preceded in death by his parents Vivian and Batassano; Brothers, Batassano(Sonny), Anthony(Tony), John(J.B.) and Harold Rizzuto; Brother-in-law, Clifford Luquette. Survived by his sister Virginia Luquette of Lutcher and brothers and their spouses, Roy and Freida of Reserve, Frank and Patricia of Hester, Joseph and Dusty of Hester, Jimmy and Karen of Paulina, Sister-in-laws, Gwen of Paulina, and Gloria of Hester. He will be fondly remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews along with many clergy, family and friends. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home will be in charge of the services. There will be a night wake held at St. Michael Church, Convent, La. on Monday, December 22, 2014 from 7Pm -9PM. A visitation will continue on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at church from 9AM till funeral Mass time at 12 noon. Entombment will be at St. Michael Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Marist Society, 4408 8th St. N.E. Washiington, DC 20017-2298 Condolences may be expressed at ww.hcalexanderfh.com