Salem – Anthony "Nino" Rizzotti, age 92, of Salem passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2016.  The son of the late Stephen and Jenny (Femino) Rizzotti, he was born and raised in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in 1941. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy and fought in World War II.  He later worked for the Salem Police Department as their custodian for over 35 years before his retirement.  Anthony was an avid golfer, gardener and accomplished dancer.  He was a longtime member of the Christopher Columbus Society in Salem and a longtime member of Saint Mary's Italian Catholic Church until its closing.

Anthony is survived by: his daughter Jeannine Cloutier of Salem; his daughter Alyse Mento and her husband John of Salem; his daughter Nina Rizzotti of Salem as well as 8 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, his sister-in-law Jane (Shea) Rizzotti, a large extended family and his longtime companion Fay Dannells of Beverly.  He is predeceased by his wife Lillian (Levesque) Rizzotti with whom he shared 50 years of loving marriage and his brother Stephen Rizzotti.

Visiting hours for Anthony will be held on Sunday July 17, 2016 from 3 to 7PM at The Murphy Funeral Home 85 Federal Street (corner of North St.) Salem, MA 01970.  Funeral will be held from Murphy Funeral Home on Monday July 18 at 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Ste. Anne's Church 290 Jefferson Ave Salem, MA 01970.  Internment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery 226 North St. Salem, MA. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial contribution to North Shore Elder Services 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 200 Danvers, MA 01923. For additional information or online guestbook please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.

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