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Frank M.Rizzuto,75,of 424 Fourth St.,Monessen died Sunday,Oct.12,1969,at 1:10 a.m. in Charleroi-Monessen Hospital. Mr.Rizzuto was a music teacher and businessman. He founded the Rizzuto Music and Jewelry Store at 465 Donner Ave.,Monessen in 1910. He formed the first Monessen Firemen's Band. He was a graduate of the University of Chicago in 1927 with a degree in advanced composition and in 1929 with a degree in advanced harmony. He was a member of St.Leonard R.C.Church in Monessen and Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the Croatian Society of Monessen,American Accordionists Assoc.,of New York and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Assoc. Survivors include his widow,Leda DeBerardinis Ruzzuto,one son,Frank J.Sr.,of Monessen,one grandson,Frank J.Jr. Friends are being received at the Raymond D.Dalfonso Funeral Home,Monessen. Blessing service there Wednesday,Oct.15,at 9:30 a.m.followed by Requiem High Mass in St.Leonard R.C.Church,Monessen at 10 a.m. The Rev.Regis M.Hickey,pastor,will be celebrant. Interment,Belle Vernon Cemetery. Funeral home hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Raymond D.Dalfonso,funeral director.

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