Antoinette Rizzi Obituary
In loving memory of Antoinette Rizzi in Independence, Iowa, who departed this world on December 13, 2024 at the age of 90. Antoinette leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Antoinette may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Antoinette touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her husband Frank Rizzi; and her parents, Nick Taccogna and MaryAnn Taccogna. She is survived by: her sons, John Rizzi (Joanne) of Scottsdale and Nick Rizzi (Dawn) of Waukee, Iowa.; and her grandsons, Nicky Rizzi of Parker and Jack Rizzi of Beaverton, Oregon..
A wake will be held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Ernst Funeral Home (80 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA 50263). Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Papavero Funeral Home (72-27 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378).
