- Rizzo (surname)
Rizzo is a surname of Italian origin. Like "Ricci," it is derived from the adjective "riccio", meaning curly, as a way to describe someone with curly hair. [ [http://genealogy.about.com/library/surnames/r/bl_name-RIZZO.htm "Rizzo" entry on genealogy.about.com] ] It may refer to:
;Persons
*Alberto Rizzo , fashion photographer and painter
*Alex Rizzo , professional wrestler
*Anthony Rizzo , film writer and director
*Frank Rizzo , former Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
*Frank L. Rizzo, Jr. , politician and son of the aforementioned mayor
*Jilly Rizzo , restaurateur and associate of Frank Sinatra
*Linda Jo Rizzo , singer, composer and musical producer
*Marc Rizzo , current lead guitarist of Brazilian Metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill Niño
*Marco Rizzo , Italian politician
*Mike Rizzo , DJ and music producer
*Pat Rizzo , saxophonist for Sly & the Family Stone
*Patti Rizzo , professional golfer
*Pedro Rizzo , kickboxer
*Rob Rizzo , NASCAR driver
*Sócrates Rizzo , Mexican politician
*Tony Rizzo , Canadian politician
* Captain VICTOR P. RIZZO Lawrenceville, New Jersey USA - Author/WWII hero-reconaissance Pilot.
* Admiral LUIGI RIZZO:(1887-1951)-Milazzo,Italy; Italian Navy, WWI Hero, PT boat MAS - as Lt. Commander- 1917 Sunk Austrian battle ship Wein, 1918 sunk Austrian Dreadnought Szent Istvan. Awarded 2 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, and the Cross of War. 1918 Rank of Admiral. Second Cousin to aforementioned Cp.Victor P. Rizzo, and Rose Rizzo-Goff, children of the late Leonardo Rizzo & Camilina Dell'Utri-Rizzo - Brooklyn, New York USA;Fictional characters
*Betty Rizzo , character from the musical "Grease"
* Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, character from the film "Midnight Cowboy"
*Luther Rizzo , character from the television series "M*A*S*H"References
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