On Sunday, July 31, 2011; beloved husband of the late Anna M. (nee: Vargo); devoted father of Joseph A. Rizzio, and Christina Maak and late husband George; cherished grandfather of Dominick Maak; step-grandfather of Vincent Maak and wife Ellen, and Kenneth and Douglas Maak; adoring great-grandfather of Anthony and Daniel Maak; loving brother of Vincent Rizzio and wife Jean, Rose Montanelli and late husband Benedict, and the late Antoinette Dixon; dear step-brother of the late Joseph Bufi and living wife Mary; dear brother-in-law of Beatrice Vargo and late husband George, and the late Mary and Dan DiFeo, and John and Agnes Vargo; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were by the G. KEENEN O’BRIEN Funeral Home. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.