Obituary of Phil Rizzuto

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Phil Rizzuto

Phillip Francis Rizzuto (born September 25, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York) was a baseball player who was best known for playing for the New York Yankees from 1941 to 1956. He was later elected to the American National Baseball of Fame in 1994. Phil died on August 13, 2007 and his death was possibly because of pneumonia. He died at age 89.

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Phil Rizzuto Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rizzuto, Phil
    • Common Name: Phil Rizzuto
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 25, 1917
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Fill, The Scooter
    • Occupation: Baseball Player
    • Active Years: 1941-1956
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $2.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Phil's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Philip Francis Rizzuto
    • Father: Fiore Rizzuto
    • Mother: Rose Rizzuto
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Cora Esselborn (married 1943-2007, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Phil Rizzuto Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Cindy Rizzuto
      • Patricia Rizzuto (1944-2016)
      • Penny Rizzuto Yetto

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 13 2007 at age 89
  • Place: West Orange, New Jersey, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

Baseball PlayerAmerican Born on September 25th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 2007 Died at age 89 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Phil Rizzuto was a talented baseball player and beloved announcer whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations of players and fans. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-08 08:43:02
Author: Stan
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