DUDLEY:  George Rizner, 88, of Southbridge Rd, died Tuesday, July 17, in his home after being stricken ill.

He leaves his wife of 64 years Evelyn (Gates) Rizner; 2 sons George “Dick” Rizner of and his companion Cindy Couson of Dudley, Robert Rizner of Worcester, a daughter Linda Travinski and her husband Stephen of Woodstock, CT, brothers Harold Rizner of West Dudley, John Rizner of VT. He also leaves 5 grandchildren Shawn and his wife Tacey, Erica and her fiancée Chris, Christopher and his wife Lena, Christie and Nicki, 7 great grandchildren, Tatiana, Sabrina, Liliana, Triston, Delila, Lucas Tyler, and 1 great granddaughter Mariellys.

 He was predeceased by his twin sister Ann Mae Rizner, brothers Edward Rizner and Albert Rizner, and James Rizner.

 George was born in Worcester the son of the late John and Anna (Knapp) Rizner and lived in the area many years. He graduated from Cole Trade High School in Southbridge. He served in the Army during WWII.

 He retired from Boise & Cascade and previously he worked for Southbridge Finishing Co. He and Evelyn enjoyed trips to the casinos their camp on Hayden Pond, gardening and birdwatching. He enjoyed the companionship of his dog "Sam."  

 His funeral will be at 10:00AM Saturday, July 21 in the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. Burial will follow in Waldron Cemetery.

 Calling hours are 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, July 20, in the funeral home.  

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