SMYRNA - Americo Brizzi, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Brizzi; children, Cheryl, Carol, Maria. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 20, 2012, at the St. Polycarps Catholic Church, 135 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, where viewing will be one hour earlier. Burial will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Knight of Columbus, Haiti Fund, 219 Vepco Blvd., Camden, DE 19934. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.