Jackie Rizzo passed away on March 9, 2025 at the age of 95 after a lengthy illness and a long fulfilling life.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Harold and Helen (Holmes) Porter in 1929 (the Depression would occur 26 days later).
Jackie attended Brown Vocational where she was named Miss Valentine of 1945. An honor she never let us forget.
Upon leaving school Jackie had a variety of jobs before settling on her life’s calling as a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Co. working there until her retirement circa 1985-86.
Jackie married Vinnie Rizzo on July 22, 1950. She would say from that day on she bought everything he wore or ate until he died in 2004.
She was predeceased by her sisters Lora Porter, Helen Davis and Joanne Barber.
She is survived by her children Wayne (Ann),Cindy and Robbie (Linda). 7 grandchildren:Joshua, Monica,Stephanie,Nicholas, Robbie ,Leah and Maria. 4 great grandchildren Dante,twins Jake and Ava and Eli. Sister in law Joan (Julian)Rizzo and brother in law Bill Barber.Together with many nieces and nephews.
Jackie enjoyed being taken to the casinos by her daughter and granddaughter to spend her children’s inheritance. She gave you a starter $50 if you took her.
We’d like to give special thanks to her friend and caregiver for the last two years Stephanie Kenny. Also Yvonne Dwyer of Visiting Angels and Delaware Hospice.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803. A memorial service will begin at 11:30 AM. Entombment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Delaware Hospice.
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