Placido Jerome Rizzo Obituary
We bid farewell to Placido Jerome Rizzo of Gulfport, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 11, 2025 at the age of 90. Placido touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Rizzo and Katherine Rizzo; his brother John Rizzo; and his children, Faye Rizzo, Michael Rizzo and Kelli Sowles.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret Elizabeth Rizzo; his brother Joe Rizzo (Barbara); his children, Johnny James (Patti), Robert James (Kathy), Bridgett Dunwell, Colleen Lokaj (Stan) and Janene King (Chris); his grandchildren, Britton Dunwell, Patrick Lokaj, Ryan Lokaj, Kylan Russell (Elizabeth), Zachery Stone, Hali Martino (Tim), Lexi James (Derick) and Steven Sowles; his great grandchildren, Kylo Russell, Ellie Russell, Ava Seymour, Hunter Seymour, Graysen Martino, Kennedi Martino, Kamden Grimes and Beckham McGill; his extended family, Melinda Simon, Scott Simon, Mike Garland, Avis Garland and Aaron Smith; and his pets, Chipper, Woody and Katie.
