Antoniette "Kay" Rizzuti
December 21, 2017
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Antoniette “Kay” Rizzuti
Des Moines
Antoniette “Kay” Rizzuti, 88, passed away December 21, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center.
Kay was born June 7, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Rocco and Maria (Ianniroberto) DeCarlo. Her family moved to Des Moines in 1931. On June 1, 1952, she married the love of her life, Dominic N. Rizzuti. Together, they were blessed with six children.
Kay retired from the State of Iowa where she worked in Records Management for over 12 years. She was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Kay was also a member of the Italian American Women of Iowa and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Kay was the mother, nana, aunt and friend that gave her gifts of food, time and love unconditionally. Her passions included traveling, dancing with Dad and the activities of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Kathryn (David) Gimer, of Iowa Falls, Loretta Rizzuti of Des Moines, Louis (Jackie) Rizzuti of Waukee, Dominic Rizzuti, Jr. of Des Moines, Rocco (Melissa) Rizzuti of Panora and Regina (Keith) Honke of Atlantic; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith Mazza, Mary King and Nancy Zubrod; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Dominic; father, Rocco DeCarlo; mother, Maria Ianniroberto; step-mother, Lucra DeCarlo; and her brother, Joe DeCarlo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends Tuesday, December 26th from 2 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony Catholic Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Ramsey Village for their wonderful care and to the nurses at Mercy Cardiac Care.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rosie
12/27/2017
Im so very sorry for your loss . Please be assured that there is comfort in the loving words at Psalm 94:19 and 1 Peter 5:7.
Dr.kenneth and Linda Schultheis
12/26/2017
Our most sincere condolences to the family of Kay.
Prayers and blessings
Deb Hodgin Ramsey Restorative Aide
12/26/2017
We will all miss Kay so much. Her smile, sense of humor, and kindness to others. I'm sorry for your loss. Take care.
Mary Gutierrez
12/25/2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May GOD's word comfort you during this difficult time. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:11,29.
Linda Wright Umphress
12/24/2017
I want to sent my condolences for Kay. In the late 1950s I babysat for Kay and Dominic. I had 2 families that I really enjoyed babyitting and yours was one of them. I often thought about your parents. We moved to Oregon in 1971 so I didn't keep up with them. But, I know Kay and Dominic were really good to you. I know you will miss her. Linda Wright Umphress
Danny Jordan
12/23/2017
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, at this saddest of times. I know how much fun our parents had together, over the years. Now, theyre all together again and that makes me smile. Again, my most heartfelt condolences to all of you.