Justine M. Rizzo, age 58 a resident of Kenosha, died Tuesday October 24th, 2023, at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie.
Born on January 22nd 1965 in Kenosha she was the daughter of James Schneider and the late Colleen (Addison) Schneider.
She was educated in the schools of Kenosha.
On February 14th, 1987, she married Frank Rizzo at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kenosha. Surrounded by friends and family, the couple celebrated the start of their life. Together, they raised three children; one son and two daughters.
In the early years, Justine spent her days taking care of her children at home and a number of nieces and nephews. After the children grew older, she worked as a housekeeper employed by Carthage College as well as Brookside Care Center.
She enjoyed cooking for her family, crocheting and tinkering in the garden. She would often recruit family members to make homemade raviolis, everyone’s favorite. She was keen on finding the best deals in town and gift giving. She was always thinking of others. Justine enjoyed attending sporting events for her children and other family members. Most summer days, you would find her outside floating in the pool. She loved going camping and spending time on the pontoon. Justine was an avid reader and enjoyed her nightly tv shows, Wheel of Fortune, the Voice and American Idol. The most important thing to Justine was her family. She ensured that every child who crossed her threshold was safe, healthy, and happy. Everyone knew you could count on Auntie Geno to be there.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Frank Rizzo of Kenosha; her father, James Schneider; son, Aaron (Kendra) Rizzo; daughters, Brittany (Robert) Mantooth and Caitlyn Rizzo; two grandchildren, Royce Rizzo and Walker Rizzo, all of Kenosha. She is further survived by six brothers, Steven (Chris), Jeff, Robert (Jean Morgan), Bruce, Greg, Randy (Lori); and three sisters, Debra (Mark) Schneider, Pamela (Andy) Burger and Diana (Larry) Hartung. Family gatherings were a big deal as there are 31 nieces and nephews and 50 great nieces and nephews. Justine (Auntie Geno) babysat most of them.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Colleen Schneider.
Funeral services will be held on Monday October 30th, 2023, at 6:00PM at the Kemper Center Founders Hall. (6501-3rd Avenue) Visitation with the family will be on Monday in Founders Hall from 4:00PM until the time of services.
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Judy Smith says:
I always knew Justine loved children. She did a good job as a mother. She will be missed.
Love Aunt Judy
Donna Ellefson says:
Justine was a very caring person. She sure loved her family and was a great cook and had so many good craft ideas. I just love talking to her and hearing what she was doing. I will miss her. Love, auntie Donna.
Vicki Janas says:
We are so very sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful woman!
Love Vicki and Christopher Smith
Judy Brown says:
Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. Justine was a great mom and auntie to all her nieces and nephews. She loved them all very much. God is going to take good care of her.
Love Ron and Judy Brown
Kyleigh Burger-Cuellar says:
I loved all the runs with auntie geno Katie and grandma Pam, anywhere and everywhere auntie geno made my childhood an adventure and made it well known to me how big or small a family could be. I’ll miss you auntie geno! Give great grandma a giant hug for me!
Dennis Addison says:
” Sorry for Your loss “
Judy Steffen says:
So many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Losing a sibling has to one of the hardest! My deepest sympathies to all!💜
Loren & Debbie Lathen says:
Our Love & Payers to the Rizzo Family
We have a lot of fond memories of Gino
She was an Amazing Woman, who will be greatly missed 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mrs. Deborah F. (Rizzo) Larsen says:
Frank, so sorry for the loss of Justine.
By reading her obituary I could tell she was a wonderful woman and led a very full life. May she Rest In Peace🌹
Orlando Dylan maxx Brandon says:
Geno was hands down the most loving and caring person I ever meet my kids absolutely loved her she allways made u feel welcome she is truly a wonderful person and will be greatly missed ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💗 💕 💙 ❤️
Grace Key says:
For my two best girls I am still in sadness learning about your mom’s passing. It seems like just yesterday we all were having a video chat in the aisle of Walgreen’s on 30th ave. I am so sorry and continue my prayers for all of you at this time. Sending hugs and love Mrs Key
Brittany (Rizzo) Mantooth says:
Oh my. I was having a rough night thinking about my mom and just thought I’d take a gander at her obit to read what people had said about her and I can’t believe I missed yours. Ms Keys I can’t even believe it’s you. I immediately started crying after all these years you remember us. My mom and I both loved having you as a teacher at Somers. She spoke frequently of you remembering us and wasn’t sure if it was for good reasons or not. Haha.
I hope you are well. I send my love.