Leandro Peter Rizzuto, American consumer products company executive. Named Humanitarian of Year, Cabrini Hospital, 1985; named one of Forbes 400: Richest Americans, 2009; recipient Man of Year award, Boys Town of Italy, 1980, Achievement award, Italian Legions of Merit, 1983; fellow faculty, University Bridgeport, 1984. Board directors St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis; Member of Columbus Club New York City.
Background
Rizzuto, Leandro Peter was born on April 10, 1938 in New York City. Son of Julian and Josephine (Rizzo) Rizzuto.
Education
Student, St. Johns University.
Career
President, Chairman of the Board, Conair Corporation, Edison, New Jersey, since 1959.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis. Member of Columbus Club New York City.
Connections
Children— Susan, Leandro P. Junior, Denis, Rita.
Named Humanitarian of Year, Cabrini Hospital, 1985. Named one of Forbes 400: Richest Americans, 2009. Recipient Man of Year award, Boys Town of Italy, 1980, Achievement award, Italian Legions of Merit, 1983.
Fellow faculty, University Bridgeport, 1984.
Named Humanitarian of Year, Cabrini Hospital, 1985. Named one of Forbes 400: Richest Americans, 2009. Recipient Man of Year award, Boys Town of Italy, 1980, Achievement award, Italian Legions of Merit, 1983.