Obituary of Phil Rizzuto

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
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

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 Player American 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)"

"Phil Rizzuto was a legendary baseball player who spent his professional career with the New York Yankees, winning seven World Series titles, but tragically passed away due to complications from pneumonia. (V)"

Is Mr. Phil Rizzuto still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.