Stella Rizzo

Stella Rizzo, age 98, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her home in Apopka.

Stella was born on July 8, 1924 in Detroit, MI; the only daughter born to her late parents and Polish immigrants, Peter J. and Aniela (Duda) Adamovitch.

In 2004, at the age of 80 years old, she became a licensed minister of the gospel of Christ. She would go weekly to preach the gospel and spread the word "to the old folks" – as she would call them. She led many people to Christ.

Stella was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She dropped out of school in the 11th grade, but at the age of 60, she graduated from high school with honors. She had a great sense of humor, tremendous wit, and loved to act silly. Stella had a big heart for people and loved well.

She is survived by her five children, son, Edward J Rizzo, Jr. of Altamonte Springs; son, James P. Rizzo and his wife, Faye, of Cleveland, TN; daughter, Juanita S Sanchez and her husband, Jose, of Cleveland, TN; daughter, Gina M. Rizzo of Apopka; and son, Eugene Rizzo and his wife, Tammy, of Fernandina Beach, FL; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward J Rizzo, Sr.; and brother, John Adamovitch.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Seminole Chapel, 335 E. State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32750 with the Reverend Sheila Crain officiating.

Click here to view a livestream of the Life Celebration. A recording of the service will also be available up to 90 days afterwards.

Visitation with the family will precede the service on Tuesday, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka, FL.

To share your memories of Stella or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.