Rizzo (surname)

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"

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