Obituary of Ronald C. Rizzotti

Ronald "Ronnie" C. Rizzotti , 77, passed away at his home in Graniteville on November 6, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Phyllis. He was the loving father of Lisa and Ronald, father in law to Stephen and Yulia, and amazing grandfather to Anthony, Sophia, Theodore and Valentina.

Ronnie was born in Red Hook, Brooklyn and grew up in Carroll Gardens. He moved to Great Kills, Staten Island in 1969 with his parents after serving in the US Army Corps Of Engineers, building roadways and bridges in Vietnam. He used the money he earned in the service to buy a 1969 Chevelle SS - a car he would love to talk about the rest of his life.

He worked for Great Lakes Dredging Company in the 1970s and began a career with the NYC Department of Corrections in 1979, retiring in 1999 as a Captain.

Ronnie loved to fix things and would always lend a hand to friends and family that needed help. He was soft spoken and quick with a witty comment. He will be sorely missed.

Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc. 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Saturday, departing at 9:15 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Roch's R.C. Church at 10 am, with interment to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.