METHUEN - Americo "Rick" DiZazzo, 82, of Methuen, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007 at Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Lawrence to Antonio and Anna (Salvi) DiZazzo.
He attended Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence. Rick attended local schools and churches. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II during the European invasion.
Part of his medical training took place at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.
Upon his return, he attended the MacIntosh School of business and worked in various factories in Lawrence and Lowell. He retired from the Ludington Footwear, Lawrence in 1984.
His interests included his large family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also siblings and relatives.
For many years Rick called the WCCM radio talk show, keeping track of political affairs and politicians to monitor their responsibilities, good or bad and formed a great fan base. Rick was a regular at the city council meetings.
Mr. DiZazzo is survived by his wife, Florence (Lightfoot) DiZazzo of Methuen; two daughters, Susan Woodman of Methuen, Anne and her husband Forest Sullivan of Lawrence; four sons, Thomas DiZazzo of Florida, David DiZazzo of Lawrence, Anthony DiZazzo and his wife Yolanda of Methuen, and Steven DiZazzo and his wife Zofia of Methuen; two brothers, Guido aka "DoDo" DiZazzo of Florida, Rudy DiZazzo of Lawrence; one sister, Rita Lacourte of Lawrence; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; former son-in-law, Keith Woodman of Salisbury. He was also the father in law of the late Mary Ann DiZazzo.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen, MA 01844. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at 9:15 a.m. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 35 Essex St., Lawrence, MA 01841. Burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lazarus House, P.O. Box 408, Lawrence, MA 01842.