Cheryl Rizzuto Hart

December 20, 1954 - November 2, 2017

Mrs. Cheryl Rizzuto Hart of Metairie, LA passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the age of 62. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Tobias “Van” VanHorn Hart III of Metairie, LA; her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Bobbie Falcon of Covington, LA; her daughter and son-in-law, Chrissy and Matthew Murray of Destrehan, LA; her sisters, Linda Angelo of Slidell, LA, Kathy Tickle of Metairie, LA and Donna Rizzuto of Thibodaux, LA; and one grandchild, Michael “Mikey” Falcon. She was preceded in death by her sister Colleen Rhode of Kenner, LA. Cheryl was born to parents Gaetano and Heritha Rizzuto on December 20, 1954 in New Orleans, LA. She grew up as the eldest of five girls and graduated from Grace King High School. Cheryl worked as an AutoCAD Operator until 1999 when she was unable to work any longer. Cheryl struggled with numerous illnesses for many years. While this took its toll, Cheryl never let the battle change her vibrant personality. She had a strong sense of humor and enjoyed being able to make people laugh. Cheryl always kept connected with her friends and family. She loved to dance and sing and make people smile. After several years of declining health Cheryl passed away peacefully in her sleep in the hospital. Visitation services will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 11am to 2pm at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home located at 2607 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Cheryl’s name to the American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org