| Jilly Rizzo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ermenigildo Rizzo May 6, 1917 New York City, New York |
| Died | May 6, 1992 (aged 75) Rancho Mirage, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Restaurateur Television personality |
Ermenigildo "Jilly" Rizzo (May 6, 1917 – May 6, 1992) was an American restaurateur and entertainer.
Biography
A long time friend of Frank Sinatra, Rizzo was mentioned in several of Sinatra's recordings and made cameo appearances in several of Sinatra's films. He was also a frequent guest on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, where he would recite one liners in his monotone New York accent. During the 1970s, his night-club was torn down and replaced with Dean Martin's restaurant, Dino's. In 1959, Rizzo married Honey King who later co-owned Jilly's South with him in Miami. They have a daughter, Abby and a granddaughter, Kacey.
On May 6, 1992, his 75th birthday, Rizzo was killed when his car was hit by a drunk driver in Rancho Mirage, California.[1] He is buried near Frank Sinatra ( and Sinatra's parents ) at Forest Lawn Park in Cathedral City, California
References
- ^ "Jilly Rizzo, Close Aide To Sinatra, Killed at 75". New York Times. 1992-05-07. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE1D6163FF934A35756C0A964958260. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
"Always a thrill with Jilly around." Desert Sun, July 12, 2009
"Jilly! Sinatra's Right-Hand Man Biography written by Scott Allen Nollen" Released May 1, 2009
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