Richard T. Brizz

Richard T. Brizz passed away on November 29, 2016 at Fairview Hospital. He had been a resident of the West Side since 1963.

Services will be held on Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 PM at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood. Family and friends will gather after the service in the Church Hall.

Richard Brizz was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1947. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Xavier University, and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace College. Richard loved to sing and was a member in local barbershop choirs and his church choir at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Richard loved to travel and enjoyed his studies in Europe and professional positions in the Middle East. He also enjoyed skiing in the Rockies with his sister Barbara Jean.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward F. Brizz and Alice D. Brizz and his sister Barbara Jean Brizz. He is survived by sisters Carole Broadbent, Marilyn Brizz, Suzanne (Greg) Rolitsky, Diane (Greg) Roberts and brothers Michael (Shirley), Terry, and William.

Memorial contributions may be made In lieu of flowers to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.