On June 20, NOEL RIZZO, aged 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He will be forever loved and cherished by his children Bernadette and her husband Alan, Julia and her husband John, Stephen and his wife Beatrix, Melanie and her partner Noel, his grandchildren David, Melanie, Ian, Nicola, Emma, Sophie, Hanna, Nicole, Gabi and Rebecca, his great-grandchildren Audrianna and Sawyer, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves St James Hospital, Sliema, on Friday, June 26, for St Julian’s parish church where Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

The family would like to express their gratitude for all the love and care shown by the carers at Simblija Care Home and Seniors Helping Seniors.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.