Francis L. "Frank" Rizzo Jr., 54, of Prospect died Saturday at the Sunnyview Home after a long extended battle with cancer.

Born July 24, 1952, in New Brighton, he was a son of Francis L. "Riz" and Donna L. Kendrew Rizzo of Beaver Falls.

He was an Army veteran and a laborer at American Asbestos in Cranberry Township.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Mario Lotar Rizzo of Germany; a brother and sister-in-law, William J. and Deborah Rizzo of Beaver Falls; his companion of 15 years, Karen Erie of Butler; and an aunt and two uncles, Alberta Blistan of Monaca, John A. Rizzo of Beaver Falls and Robert Ben Kendrew of Rochester.

He also is survived by two nieces and a nephew, Melissa Burkey and Billie Slinde and Michael Rizzo; great-nieces, Ashleigh and Abigail Burkey; two great-nephews, Tobias and Adam Burkey; and numerous cousins.

<B>RIZZO </B>— Friends of Francis L. "Frank" Rizzo Jr., who died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the <B>SPRATT FUNERAL HOME</B>, 1901 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Church, Divine Mercy Parish, Beaver Falls. Private burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Chippewa Township, Beaver County.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Divine Mercy Angel Fund, 605 10th St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010; or to the Friends of Hospice, c/o VNA Administrative Offices, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA