Vincent R. Rizzo, Sr.

Vincent R. Rizzo, Sr., 95, of Neptune N.J went home peacefully to the Lord surrounded by his family at his bedside, September 2, 2016 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Born in Newark in 1920 he grew up and lived there until he and his wife Geraldine and their 3 children moved to Long Branch in 1960. For the past 17 years he lived in Neptune with his oldest daughter Rose and her husband Mark. Vincent was predeceased by his wife of 46 years Geraldine Rizzo, as well as by 6 brothers and 5 sisters. Surviving are his 2 daughters, Rose Arthur and husband Mark of Neptune, Sandra Hankins and husband Richard of Wall and their son Richard of Texas; son Vincent R. Rizzo, Jr. and wife Jillda of Toms River; his sister Clara Denker of Whiting; his pride and joy grandson Jason Skislak and wife Katie of Neptune; and his many dear nieces and nephews. He served his country honorably in the US Navy during WWII for 4 years on 3 US Naval ships, the destroyer USS Craven DD382, the destroyer USS Conway DD507, and the Battle Cruiser USS Quam. Besides his regular battle duties while serving on those ships he was also ship's Barber. Vincent was a N.J. state licensed Barber since 1939. He began his career in Orange N.J. and then at his father's, Sussex Ave Barber Shop, in Newark. He was also a full time delivery driver for Resistoflex Corp. in Bellville. He later worked at local Barbershops in Long Branch, Oceanport, Lincroft, and Eatontown. In 1972 he purchased a Barbershop in Eatontown and named it Vinnie's Broadstreet Haircutting where he taught and apprenticed his daughter Rose and his son Vincent to be Barbers. They received their state licenses and worked with him there. He served the local community and the uniformed and civilian members of Fort Monmouth as a barber for many years until his retirement. Vincent was loved by all who knew him. He loved family gatherings, loved to laugh, enjoyed going to horse racing, the Neptune Senior Center, and he made the best Italian gravy in the family. He was a gentle man who always put his family first, even above his own needs. His children were the joy of his life and he thrived on the love of Jesus his Lord. His smile was truly infectious and you could not help but joining in when he showed you that twinkle in his eyes and the laughter in his heart. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6 from 4-8 pm at Damiano Funeral Home 191 Franklin Ave, Long Branch, N.J. 07740. The memorial service will be Wednesday, September 7 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum in Oceanport. Donations may be made to Alzheimers New Jersey, http://www.alznj.org/get-involved/donate/. The family invites you to write a letter of condolence, share a story or make a donation by selecting the appropriate tab.