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William Rizzuto Obituary

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William Rizzuto

Dobbs Ferry, NY

April 13, 2014

William Rizzuto Obituary

William Rizzuto, 84 of Dobbs Ferry passed away on April 13, 2014. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Rizzuto. William moved to Dobbs Ferry in 1958. He is survived by his wife Janet and was married for 63 Years. They have 3 children Diana, William, Jr and Barbara Luis and 3 grandchildren Chris, Alyssa and Veronica. Bill was Commander of the American Legion Post 1048 for many years after serving 2 years in the Army, one of which was spent in Korea. Bill was also a 9th District Commander, a Westchester County Commander and Master at Arms for 15 years for the State of NY. He and his wife Janet spent many happy times at various National Conventions. Bill chaired committees such as Boys State, Americanism, Children & Youth, Legionnaire of the Year and Awards Committee. He became a Life Member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association and various other organizations. During this time, Bill was also on the Board of Visitors at Montrose Hospital. He was very loyal to the Veteran patients at Montrose. Bill was elected a Village Trustee and spent part of that time as "Acting Mayor". Funeral Service Thursday 12 Noon Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home. Memorials to the Dobbs Ferry American Legion Building Fund, PO Box 76, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.

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