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Dr. Frank Rizzuto our wonderful brother and son passed away February 3, 2001. His big loveable heart burst with love.

Born September 20, 1943 to Frank Sr. and Mary Konakis Rizzuto.

Frank was baptized in the Catholic Church and was a former longtime resident of Price prior to moving to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Frank was the love of our life who brought joy and shared so much love with so many. He enjoyed no greater treasure than spending time with his beautiful mom.

A special thanks to Trish and Mary Ann, for all that they did and the fine meals they made for him.

Frank graduated from Carbon High School, College of Eastern Utah and completed his Bachelors degree at the University of Utah. He worked very hard for four years and completed his Doctors of Philosophy in 1972 at the University of Utah and

later moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. He became a professor at Pima College in Arizona where he taught chemistry, math and electronics. He touched the lives of hundreds of students and passed his knowledge through them to the world. Frank developed strong and lasting friendships including Ted and Sue Parker, Don Grames, Drew Marshall, Cindy and Arnie Arem, John Alley, Edna Barnett, Dora Tarango, Tammy Atwood and Dr. John D. Spikes.

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Survived by: his super mom Mary Rizzuto Price; sister Mary Ann Rizzuto Huntington; brother Tony and Trish Rizzuto Salt Lake City.

Preceded in death by his father Frank Rizzuto Sr. and sister Debbie Rizzuto Damron.

A special thanks to Dr. Kevin Carmichael and his great staff, Steve Mangus and Edna Barnett for their excellent and professional care.

Funeral Service Friday, February 9, 2001, 11 a.m., Mitchell Chapel. Family will be at Mitchell's Thursday evening from 6 -8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services. Committal Service: Price City Cemetery.

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