1971
Michele
2016
Michele Lyn Risola
September 30, 1971 — June 9, 2016
This is not a typical obituary. Michele was not a typical person, she was EXTRAORDINARY!
44 years of life brings 44 words to describe Michele…
Daughter, sister, granddaughter ,niece, friend, cousin, wife, mother, aunt, godmother, coach, colleague, leader, dreamer, planner, wisher, supportive, trusting, understanding, patient, considerate, selfless, caring, compassionate, humble, persistent, giving, honest, dedicated, hardworking, loving, devoted, blessed, forgiving, organizer, powerful, loyal, fearless, intelligent, beautiful, inspirational, faithful, STRONG, FIGHTER
Michele Lyn Risola (nee Jackson) lived a beautiful life. Her journey began in Augsburg, Germany on September 30, 1971 where she was born to William Blaine Jackson and Beverly Ann Redmond Jackson. She became an older sister to Mia, Tony, Monica and Meredith. Michele grew up in Mt. Healthy and graduated in 1989 from Mt. Healthy High School. In 1988, she met her best friend and love of her life, Steven Risola. Steve and Michele were married at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenhills on April 29, 1995. They were blessed with two beautiful sons: Cory (age 18) and Dylan (age 14). In 2002 they built their home in West Chester. Michele worked as an administrative assistant at TQL. She loved spending time with her family and watching her boys play sports. Michele also enjoyed her boots and jeans and country music especially anything by Luke Bryan. On March 7, 2015 she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. She spent the next 15 months of her fighting journey completely surrounded by loving and supportive family and friends…NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE! On May 20, 2016 she watched Cory as he graduated from high school. Michele went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2016 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She fought long and hard all the way! #Momma Rizo Strong
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Steve Risola in Trust for Cory and Dylan Risola to Wesbanco Bank 9635 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45252.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 14 from 5-8 pm at
Hodapp Funeral Home 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Road Liberty Township/Middletown, Ohio 45044
Mass will be held Wednesday, June 15 at 11 am at St. John Church 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Road West Chester, Ohio 45069
Christian burial will follow at
West Chester Cemetery 6425 West Chester Road West Chester, Ohio 45069
A Celebration of Life will follow the burial at
Mason American Legion Post 194 401 Reading Road
Mason, Ohio 45040
44 years of life brings 44 words to describe Michele…
Daughter, sister, granddaughter ,niece, friend, cousin, wife, mother, aunt, godmother, coach, colleague, leader, dreamer, planner, wisher, supportive, trusting, understanding, patient, considerate, selfless, caring, compassionate, humble, persistent, giving, honest, dedicated, hardworking, loving, devoted, blessed, forgiving, organizer, powerful, loyal, fearless, intelligent, beautiful, inspirational, faithful, STRONG, FIGHTER
Michele Lyn Risola (nee Jackson) lived a beautiful life. Her journey began in Augsburg, Germany on September 30, 1971 where she was born to William Blaine Jackson and Beverly Ann Redmond Jackson. She became an older sister to Mia, Tony, Monica and Meredith. Michele grew up in Mt. Healthy and graduated in 1989 from Mt. Healthy High School. In 1988, she met her best friend and love of her life, Steven Risola. Steve and Michele were married at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenhills on April 29, 1995. They were blessed with two beautiful sons: Cory (age 18) and Dylan (age 14). In 2002 they built their home in West Chester. Michele worked as an administrative assistant at TQL. She loved spending time with her family and watching her boys play sports. Michele also enjoyed her boots and jeans and country music especially anything by Luke Bryan. On March 7, 2015 she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. She spent the next 15 months of her fighting journey completely surrounded by loving and supportive family and friends…NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE! On May 20, 2016 she watched Cory as he graduated from high school. Michele went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2016 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She fought long and hard all the way! #Momma Rizo Strong
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Steve Risola in Trust for Cory and Dylan Risola to Wesbanco Bank 9635 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45252.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 14 from 5-8 pm at
Hodapp Funeral Home 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Road Liberty Township/Middletown, Ohio 45044
Mass will be held Wednesday, June 15 at 11 am at St. John Church 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Road West Chester, Ohio 45069
Christian burial will follow at
West Chester Cemetery 6425 West Chester Road West Chester, Ohio 45069
A Celebration of Life will follow the burial at
Mason American Legion Post 194 401 Reading Road
Mason, Ohio 45040
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