Rizzo (surname)

Not to be confused with Rizzi.

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.^[1] It may refer to:

Persons

Alberto Rizzo, fashion photographer and painter
Alex Rizzo, professional wrestler
Anthony Rizzo (filmmaker), film writer and director
Anthony Rizzo (baseball), baseball player
Antonio Rizzo, Italian footballer
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
Luigi Rizzo, Italian naval officer and World War I hero
Marc Rizzo, current lead guitarist of Brazilian Metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill Niño
Marco Rizzo, Italian politician
Mauro Rizzo, Italian footballer
Mike Rizzo, DJ and music producer
Mike Rizzo (baseball), baseball executive
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

Fictional characters

Betty Rizzo, character from the musical Grease and the popular film version played by Stockard Channing
Frank Rizzo, the acerbic and profane character portrayed by Johnny Brennan
Luther Rizzo, character from the television series M*A*S*H
Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo, character from the film Midnight Cowboy
Deputy Frank Rizzo, character from Reno 911!.

References

^ "Rizzo" entry on genealogy.about.com

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