In Memoriam: Paul Rizzo

Staff - January 25, 2022

Paul Clement Rizzo, former multi-line rep, passed away on January 15 in Huntley, Illinois. He was 92.

Rizzo served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1956, and later spent much of his adult life working in promotional products sales. Outside of work, he enjoyed boating on Lake Geneva with his wife and family, was a hobbyist wine maker and remained active and independent through to the end of his life.

Preceded in death by his wife, Bunny, daughter Janet and his parents, Rizzo is survived by his son Paul and his daughter Pam Alderson and her husband CD; grandchildren Morgan, Buck and his wife Kate, and Lauren; and great-granddaughter Elaine Kappes. Additionally, he is also survived by his brothers Fred and Chuck, and Chuck’s wife Nancy; nephew Michael and sister-in-law Barbie Loehrer.

Rizzo will be interred at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery, with a celebration of his life to follow in early summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Terri & John McIlhon, Image Solutions

January 27, 2022

Paul's family and all of his promo friends, which he had many, are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephen Linham

January 26, 2022

Thoughts and prayers to Paul's family.

Rich Ferreira, MAS

January 25, 2022

Paul was one of the pioneer Multi-Line Reps, great friend & colleague. We always met at PPAI shows, often as fellow reps for the same supplier. Prayers sent to his family, one of the true gentleman of the industry.

Craig Gengler

One of the first reps I meant when I began my career in the Promo Industry was Paul. He was extremely helpful to me and always had a great smile on his face. He provided me with a lot of knowledge on many things both inside and out of our industry. He was a great man and even better mentor. I am really going to miss Paul. Prayers to everyone he had an impact on. He was certainly one of the greats!!