Alfred A. (Tony) Rissetto, Jr.

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Sergeant

  • Served: September 1971 – August 1975
  • Viet Nam War

Deceased January 31, 2010. Interred at Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery.

Alfred “Tony” Anthony Rissetto Jr., 57, of Sherrard died January 31, 2010 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1952 in Cheverly, Maryland to Alfred Anthony and Dorothy Ann Ackerling Rissetto Sr. He married Donna-Lee Jirak on February 12, 1977 in Norwood, Pennsylvania.

Tony started his employment over 24 years ago with the U.S. Government on the Rock Island Arsenal as a tool and die maker and was currently employed as the Division Chief over Tooling Support.

Tony was a Benefactor Member of the NRA.  He served as a village trustee for 12 years and then served a term as mayor of Sherrard. He enjoyed his time as a competitive pistol shooter as well as hunting and fishing and riding his motorcycle. Tony also enjoyed gardening, wine making and a good conversation with family and friends.