Nicholas Riley James Rizzo was born on December 7, 1998 and passed away on Sept 17, 2024. He was 25.
He is the son of Nick and Katie and older brother to Max and Joey.
He is survived by grandparents (Helen Rizzo, Susan Behrendt, Michael Behrendt and Ivan Cassar), aunts and uncles (Karen and Paul Jackson & Meg and Matt Monaghan) and cousins (Ben and Kevin Jackson, & Lucky, Ella, and Arden Monaghan).
Nicholas went to Highland High School and graduated from Colorado Mesa University. Some of his peak moments were playing soccer, hanging out with his brothers and cousins in Mexico and Aspen.
Nicholas struggled with addiction. He will be remembered for his kindness, sensitive heart and how much he loved his family. As he said about himself: I am the older brother.
His family is really blessed to have known him. He was loved.
In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider donating to https://fullcircleprogram.com/contact-arizona
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Beloved family, our most sincere condolences in this difficult and tragical moment. Our hearts and prayers are with you, may Nicholas soul rest in peace light and power. Always love and remembered.
Nicholas will forever be in our hearts! He was a beautiful and refreshing soul to his friends and teammates! Always kind, lots of fun and well-respected!
Our hearts and love go out to the family and all those who loved Nicholas! ♥️
May you find peace in the coming days!
I am so, so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
So sorry to hear of Nick’s passing— addiction is a terrible disease.
Sending comforting and loving thoughts as you adjust to life without his physical presence. His light will shine on a- a beacon of hope.
This is truly heart breaking. I am so thankful to call Nick one of my closest friends when I needed him the most. He was full of kindness, passionate about his goals, and one of the funniest people I’ve had the pleasure to come across. My prayers are with Nick and his amazing family.
Nick, Katie, and family,
We are devastated to hear about Nick. I always have sick sweet memories of our boys playing together. Sending you lots of love during this difficult time.
Hi, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I wish I could hug you guys. I’m sure he felt so loved during his time here. Love, Eva
I am so sorry; he was too, too young for this. My condolences to the whole family. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
My heart is heavy. I have no words that can fully express my sadness regarding the loss of your beloved son. Please know we love you, Katie Rizzo, and are thinking of you and your family. Prayers for peace and healing for you all.❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending such big hugs and so much love. Please let me know if you need anything and know, even after all the years, I’m always here for you.
Sending love to all of you at this sad time all the way from Australia.
I am saddened to hear about Nick. Him and my son have been good friends for many years. He had a good, fun heart and always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him. Sending prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Oh Katie I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving son. I loved seeing the photos of your boys and hearing of family adventures! My heart breaks for all of you! Much love! Diane
I am saddened to hear about the loss of Nick. He was good friends with my son for many years. He had a kind, fun heart. He will be dearly missed. Sending prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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ugh!!! how i just talked to him a few weeks prior… he will be so missed! Sending your sweet family so many prayers.
Nick was such a great person. Kind and loved by all. His passing will leave a hole in so many hearts. We send all our love to your family.
We are so sadden to hear about nick, Our condolences. He was such a sweet soul, kind, and loving. We will always remember ❤️ We are here if the family need anything. You are in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the Rizzo family.
Very heart broken to hear this news… he showed me what it means to be an honest and loyal friend. I wish I could say how grateful I am for that.
Our family is devastated to hear about your loss. Nick was such a sweet kid. Holly has fond memories of grade school and high school with Nick. Keeping you in our hearts during what I’m sure must be the most difficult time.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May you and all who love Nick have opportunity for grief and slow steady healing. I will hold you all in my prayers. With love and strength.
I do not know you or your precious Nick, but I understand your pain. I want to thank you for helping to eradicate the stigma of addiction. Too many beautiful children (and parents) are dying of this disease. May you find your beautiful son in the thin places; spaces he loved and where you feel close to him. We will see them again. Peace and blessings.
I am so sorry for your loss Katie and Nick. My deepest wish is that all your loved ones will gather closely around you and that you will feel the love and presence of Nicholas always. Love to you each.
Our family is sending your family ALL OUR LOVE. We are praying for comfort to surround each of you and for peace.
Katie, Nick and all of your family,
I am truly heartbroken to hear of Nick’s passing and I can not imagine the hurt and sadness you all feel. May God comfort you all and give you strength and grace as you grieve for your beloved son.
Our family sends love and prayers to Nick’s parents and brothers who loved him so very much. Although I never had the opportunity to meet him, he sounds like he is a pretty awesome guy who made an impact on so many people. May he rest in peace<3
I am so saddened to hear about this. Nick was such a caring person. My thoughts are with his parents and brothers, as well as anyone else affected by this. I’m so sorry.
Dear Nick and Katie,
I’m so so sad for your loss. Your deep love for your boys has always been so evident. I pray for healing, strength and your continued love.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Nick long. He had just started at our company and seemed so excited about his new position. We were all surprised to hear of his passing. I am praying for strength and comfort for his family and friends during this time. God bless.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Last Christmas Day I enjoyed meeting Nicholas for the first time at a small gathering at the Arizona Inn in Tucson. His grandmother, my friend Susan, invited me to join the group for a Christmas brunch. It was a lovely gathering.
I am sending your entire family wishes filled with love,, light , joy and peace as you process the loss of a wonderful spirit. May his eternal light be with you as you move forward.
Nicholas, a handsome,sweet soul
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that in time some kind of blessing emerges from this most agonizing moment in your lives.
Dear Kate and Nick,
I was so incredibly saddened to hear about your loss. I can only imagine the pain and sorrow you must be feeling right now. Please know that my heart goes out to you during this hardest of times.
There are no words that can truly ease the ache of such a profound loss, but I hope you can find some comfort in the love and support of those around you. If there’s anything I can do, whether it’s a listening ear or a helping hand, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Your family is in my thoughts, and I’m sending you all my love and strength.
Fast and Firm,
Chaz
Kate and Nick – I am so saddened by the tragedy in your family. We cannot begin to understand the pain this is causing for you. I wish healing for all of you at this difficult time. I know “thoughts and prayers” are of little solace with your loss, but you are in mine. Peace!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I offer my deepest condolences. May his memory be a blessing.
Nick & Katie,
When I heard the news, it brought me to tears. My heart aches for you and your family. Nick was a sweet young man, and I could tell from my brief conversations with him how much he admired his dad and loved his family.
I know firsthand how much it hurts to lose a family member to addiction. The entire family is forever changed. Please know that you are not alone.
Courtney & I offer you nothing but love.
Fast & Firm,
Randy Schill