Terri Lea Rizzo

The Rizzo family is saddened to announce the passing of Terri Rizzo on Dec 31st, 2025. For nearly three years, Terri courageously battled ALS with remarkable grace and strength. Throughout her illness, she remained brave, resilient, and selfless—never complaining and always thinking of others before herself. Her perseverance and dignity in the face of adversity was a profound inspiration to her family and all who knew her. Her life was defined by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a generous heart that touched all who knew her.

Terri was born on July 8th, 1961. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She found her greatest joy in caring for her family and being present for the moments that mattered most. In her free time, Terri enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. She was a loyal fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals, loved fishing, tending to her garden, and cherished spending time with her friends, who meant so much to her. Her kindness, patience, and steady love will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Terri also dedicated over 30 years of service as a registration technician in the healthcare field, working at Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room, Hoxworth Blood Center, and The University of Cincinnati Health. Through her work, she served countless patients and families with compassion, professionalism, and care, leaving a lasting impact on those she helped.

Terri was preceded in death by her beloved family members:

-Her father, August Jerry Chambers

-Her mother, Edith Jane (Suttles) Hafley

-Her step-father, Lawrence Hafley

-Her twin sister, Gerri Willham

-Her brothers, Christopher Hafley and Shawn Hafley

Her family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with them in peace.

Terri is lovingly survived by:

-Her husband, Tom Rizzo

-Her children, Todd Rizzo, Tony Rizzo (Ashley), and Tia Rizzo

-Her grandchildren, Oakley Rizzo, Rosalie Rizzo, and Kyla Rizzo

-Her step-mother, Susan Gerding

-Her siblings, Vicki Osborn (Charles), Dorothy Robertson, Donald Chambers, Jeff Chambers (Liz), Pam Cmehil (Mike), Karen Gardner (Charlie), Lawrence Hafley Jr, Beth Rawdon (Rob), and Emily Stewart (Jim)

They will carry her love, her example, and her memory with them always.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Terri’s life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. Visitation and services will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00pm. All who knew and loved Terri are welcome to attend, share memories, and offer support to her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terri’s honor to May We Help, 7525 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227.