City streets in South Reno near Renown Health were lined with fire trucks and police cars during a private of processional of the fallen TMFPD Battalion Chief Ryan Rizzuto.
The processional is private, and the family does request privacy at this time.
Ryan Rizzuto and Danielle Marie Rizzuto were identified as victims in a fatal crash on U.S. 50 near Kyburz that happened on Sunday.
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Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said Tuesday that Battalion Chief Ryan Rizzuto died while off duty Sunday night, and the district asked the community to allow his family and coworkers privacy as they grieve.
TMFPD said it was notified of his passing on Sunday and noted that no further information will be released out of respect for his family.
The district said critical incident support resources are now available for its people and acknowledged that a loss like this can affect the wider community and that they are committed to supporting one another through this loss.
The district said its thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Chief Rizzuto and asked the community to keep them in their hearts and prayers.Â
