PARSIPPANY — Robert “Bo” P. Rizzolo, 76, passed away on Friday, April 22 at his home.
He was born in Newark and resided there for 32 years before moving to Parsippany in 1971.
Bo was a dedicated Police Officer. He began his law enforcement career with the Newark Police Department where he worked from 1967 until 1971. He then went on to join the Parsippany Police Department where he worked for 27 years before retiring in 1998 as Detective.
Bo was an avid collector of coins and enjoyed fishing on the lake in his backyard. He loved entertaining in his home and spending time with his family.
He was pre-deceased by his mother and father, Lucille and Peter Rizzolo, and his sisters Jovina Simonelli and Marlena Sanchez.
Survivors include his sons, Peter and his wife, Maria of Randolph, Bobby and his wife, Kelly of Mine Hill and Marc of Parsippany; his daughter, Laura of Montville; his step-children, Lori Ann and Frank Badan; his sisters, Rosemarie Bispo of Edison and Porsha Meoli and her husband, Rocco of California; his grandchildren: Kyle, Brandon, Haley, Nicholas, Julia and Ariana; he is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road. Cremation: Private. Visiting Hours are on Monday from 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. 901 E Street, NW (Suite 100), Washington, DC 20004-2025.
