Paul Rizzo Leaves Distinguished Business Legacy

Posted Mar 4, 2017
The roster of the noted “Justice Era” of the late-1940s got a little thinner last week with the passing of Paul Rizzo, a four-year Letterman from 1947-50 who later went on to significant accomplishments in business. Rizzo died Thursday Feb. 23 at the age of 89 after a period of declining health. (UNC Lettermen)

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