Elizabeth A. “Bette” Rizzo

RIZZO, ELIZABETH A. “Bette” of Weymouth, MA passed away on July 22 at the age of 96.

Bette was born on April 24, 1925 to Rose and John Brown.  As a young woman, she worked as a telephone operator, until through cousins in the U.S.Navy, she met the love of her life, Jim Rizzo.  They married in 1946 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. After Jim came home from service during WWII, they settled in Readville, MA where they raised their family. In later years they moved to Brooksville, FL, where they made all sorts of friends and enjoyed retired life.  In most recent years they came back to MA to be near family.

Bette is survived by her children, Rosemary DeMarco of Exeter, NH, James of Somerville, MA., Bunnie McPherson of Easton, MA, Margie Whitson and her husband Ken of Greenville, NH., Michael and his wife Patricia of Vero Beach, FL., Edward and his wife Elaine of Canton, MA., Stephen of Quincy, MA., John and his wife Judy of Hanson, MA. and daughter-in-law, Terri Rizzo of Foxboro, MA.    Beloved Grammy to 14 grandchildren and Super Grammy to 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Patricia Valentine of Peabody, MA.

Bette was predeceased by her devoted husband James, their son Peter and son-in-law John DeMarco. She was also predeceased by her sisters Joan Swisher and Lovey Rizzo.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Monday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth at 10:30 AM. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.