Matthew T. Rizzuti January 25, 1973 - May 9, 2025

Matthew T.  Rizzuti, 52, of Breinigsville, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He and his wife, Sharon A. (Bullick), recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Born in Brooklyn NY, he was a son of Annette (Tripi) and Carl Rizzuti and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. Matt worked in a pet store in high school and, after graduating Penn State in 1996, he began his career as a Field Sales Representative of pet supplies which spanned 25+ years.

Matthew’s kind heart and generous nature touched everyone he met. He loved his family and friends deeply. He was always telling jokes, singing funny songs and quoting movies. Matt was passionate about his koi pond, saltwater aquarium and train set. He loved his cat, Felix, and, especially, his dog, Holly.

Survivors: wife; son, Michael; daughter, Mia; parents, Macungie; brother, Michael and wife, Rebecca, Cocoa Beach FL; nieces, Adriana and Gabriella.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM, Wednesday, May 14th, in church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Call 9:30 – 10:30 AM Wednesday and 3 – 7 PM Tuesday, May 13th at STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 274 N. Krocks Rd. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to Mia’s education fund, made payable to Sharon A. Rizzuti, c/o funeral home.