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Remembering Nick Rizzo Sr., A Life of Community Service

We are saddened at the passing of one of the former Lansdowne Children’s Centre Board Chairs, Nick Rizzo Sr. Nick served as a leader for Lansdowne Children’s Centre governors in 1984 and 1985. 

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Nick Rizzo Sr.'s full obituary from the Budgel Funeral Home is available online, click here



A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and a respected community member, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on July 17, 2024, at Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford, ON. He lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service, leaving behind a rich legacy.


A dedicated community member, Nick was involved with the Brantford Rotary Club for over 30 years. One of his significant accomplishments was founding the Brantford Classic Run, a community fundraiser event that has annually contributed support for Lansdowne Children's Centre programs for over 40 years.


The run began with Nick and a few friends running from Boston to Brantford, later adopted by the Rotary Club, and has raised over $3 million in its 40-year history. Nick was also a founding father of the Lansdowne Children's Centre, and one of the founding directors of the Brant Community Foundation, marking him as a true pillar of the Brantford community.


Rest in peace Nick.


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