Francis P. Zizzo, a lifelong resident of Medford passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 67. Frank, as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was the beloved husband of Dorothy L. (Mignosa) Zizzo. Born in Medford he was the son of the late Vincent F. and Nancy M. (Ricciardi) Zizzo.
Frank was raised and educated in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School with the class of 1974. He worked for many years in the Construction Industry as a Project Manager and Project Estimator, most recently working for the J.A.J. Co. of Medford the last 25 years. Always active, Frank volunteered for nearly thirty years with the Medford Youth Hockey Program serving as a Board Member and also serving as the President for 11 years and was instrumental in helping to form the Medford Girls Youth Hockey Program. In his leisure time, Frank enjoyed traveling, family vacations, spending time at Seabrook Beach, listening to country music and Frank Sinatra songs. He loved the American Flag and was very patriotic dressing up as "Uncle Sam" every Fourth of July. He was an avid Boston sports fan especially his beloved Red Sox. His greatest joy was his family. His devotion to them was unwavering and nothing made him happier than to be surrounded by his family and those he loved most especially his grandchildren whom he adored and were the "apple of his eye" he just cherished every moment with them. Frank will fondly be remembered for his unconditional devotion to his family as a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and an amazing brother. He had a magnetic personality and was always a gentleman, He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his beloved wife Dorothy, Frank is survived by his children, Frankie Zizzo and his wife Michelle of Winthrop, Kerrianne Swett-Zizzo and her wife Sara of Woburn, and Tyler Zizzo of Watertown. He was the loving grandfather of Aria, Mariella, and Gabriel, Maddie and Avery Rosie. Cherished brother of Vinny Zizzo and his wife Maryann of Revere, Paul Zizzo and his wife Mary of Medford, Renee Keegan and her husband Jimmy of Stoneham. Brother-in-law of Annette Lister and her husband Jim, Donna Lanzilli and her husband Ken and further survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Wednesday, September 4th, at 9 a.m. followed by funeral Mass celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
It Has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Frank's Memory to the Tufts Medical Center, Cancer Center c/o The Development Office 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. Please include Frank Zizzo on the memo line.