Peter Paul Rizzuto
April 16, 1930 - March 28, 2011
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Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Friday 4/1, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Friday 4/1, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Saturday 4/2, 10:30 am
Location Not Available
Saturday 4/2, 11:45 am

Peter Paul Rizzuto, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011. He was born in Brooklyn and later moved to Jersey City where he was recruited by St. Peter's Prep to play football and run track. He was part of a championship track relay team at the Penn Relays. In the early 1950s he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Nevada as a radio technician. He also worked in a Las Vegas casino during this time. He returned to Jersey City and went to St. Peter's College, where he graduated summa cum laude and 2nd in his class in 1958. He married his wife of almost 52 years, Patricia Hart, in 1959 and had two children who loved him deeply. He worked for Montgomery Ward, Johnson and Johnson, Mid-East Aluminum, and finally as Director of Cash Management at Warner Communications in NYC. He retired early and was able to spend many wonderful years with his family and 5 grandchildren who loved him and he loved so much. He was a great story teller, always speaking the truth, and wrote an amazing book with his daughter about his life and times along with advice for his grandchildren. He was a bodybuilder in his younger days, rode a motorcycle, and read thousands of books on every topic from the Roman Empire to modern mathematics. He loved history, science, technology, film, and music, but he loved nothing more than just being together with his family. He was a great man – a renaissance man. Surviving are his wife, Patricia; his children, Nancy and Peter; his brother, Anthony; his son-in-law, Craig and daughter-in-law, Kerry; and his grandchildren, James, AnneMarie, Tricia, Emma, and Ava. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 at Holmdel Funeral Home. Mass Of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Benedict Church in Holmdel at 10:30am Saturday.

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26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
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Friday 4/1, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Map
Friday 4/1, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Saturday 4/2, 10:30 am
Location Not Available
Saturday 4/2, 11:45 am

Peter Paul Rizzuto, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011. He was born in Brooklyn and later moved to Jersey City where he was recruited by St. Peter's Prep to play football and run track. He was part of a championship track relay team at the Penn Relays. In the early 1950s he …
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John Hart left a message on April 1, 2012:
Pete was a big part of my life for as long as I can remember -- like a second dad or another big brother. Here are just a few of my fondest memories: Pete teaching Marty and I how to lift weights on Randolph Avenue; long, wonderful conversations at Idlebrook Lane over breakfast with Pat, Pete and Alison; great dinners and more great conversation on Sundays at Pat and Pete's; browsing through Pete's library and talking about books and politics; summer weekends on Pat & Pete's patio surrounded by family. When I think of Pete, I think of family. He never seemed to lose sight of what is really important in life and that was a gift for all of us who loved him. John
Denise Day left a message on March 31, 2012:
Pat, Nancy and Peter, I am thinking of you at this time of your great loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and wishes for you that you will find comfort in the prayers and kind thoughts of those who knew Pete. Denise Day
Sister Bernadette Larson MSC left a message on March 31, 2012:
Peter and Nancy, Please be assured of the prayers of the Saint John Vianney Community during this time.
Mike Sosa left a message on March 30, 2012:
Arcidiacono Family: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with your family. Love Rebecca Mike
Martin & Jamie Hart left a message on March 30, 2012:
Jamie, Dominick, & I are sorry we will not be in New Jersey to spend time with you all. I can still vividly picture, and smell & taste, Aunt Pat's lasagna after driving for hours from KY. You all were often the 1st stop for us and I cherish the moments visiting all of you and Uncle Pete. I spent hours in the side room you have on the Atari and computer with Uncle Pete's assitance with the games. Come morning it was always a spread in the kitchen and I clearly remember Pete with a bowl of cereal and then off to the beach or Marty & Marion's. Our deepest regrets Pat, Peter, & Nancy. Love, Martin, Jamie, & Dominick
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Marion and Marty Hart left a message on March 30, 2012:
For Pete, Oh, all the money I e'er had I spent it in good company, And all the harm i've ever done Alas it was to none but me. And all i've done for want of wit To mem'ry now I can't recall; So fill to me the Parting Glass, Good night and joy be to you all. Love, Marion and Marty
The D'Amore Family left a message on March 30, 2012:
Dear Pat, Nancy, Peter, Craig and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and father. We will always remember his quick wit and interesting stories told on many sunny days and pleasant nights down at your LBI beach house. He always was there for you and we know he will be sorely missed. God bless you during this difficult time. Love, Mary Susan, Glenn, Kyle and Caroline.
Carol & Bill Oser left a message on March 29, 2012:
Pete was our dear friend, cousin, and advisor. We will always remember the good times of the last fifty some years
Woolley Boglioli Funeral Home left a message:
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