Melvin D. Bizzarro, 42, of 23 River St., Bradford, passed away Friday (Jan. 16, 2015).
Born Feb. 6, 1972, in Bradford, he was a son of David Bizzarro of Bradford and Julie (Gum) Day of Port Orange, Fla.
On June 12, 1993, in St. Bernard Church, he married Michelle R. (Stidd) Bizzarro, who survives.
He attended Bradford area schools and graduated from Warren High School in 1990.
He started working at Togi's Family Restaurant in the early 1990s, and after his marriage, Mel and Michelle purchased Togi's Family Restaurant.
Mel was an avid golfer and golfed in several area leagues. He was a member of the Pennhills Club and Pine Acres Country Club. He formerly coached Little League Baseball, Midget League Football and Bradford Youth Basketball League.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is one daughter, Melanie Bizzarro of Pittsburgh; one son, Vincenzo "Vinnie" Bizzarro of Bradford; two sisters, Melissa (Kevin) Winter of Prosper, Texas and Joy (Shane) Harless of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., East Main Street, with the Rev. Vincent Cieslewicz, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 113 Bradford PA, 16701; or to any area youth sports programs.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
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January 15, 2020
Family
Pat Dawley(Timblin)
February 3, 2015
Bizzaro Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May God give you all the peace, comfort and strength at this time. I went to school with Mel, he was always kind to me.
January 31, 2015
Bill Metzo
Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. May God watch over you and yours....
January 27, 2015
Bizarro Family:
I hope there is justice for you and your beautiful family!
Bless you all!! God bless!!
January 26, 2015
Monica McKinney
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 22, 2015
Scott Gustafson
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 22, 2015
jenny clark
You will be missed my cousin R.I.P
January 21, 2015
Please know that the Ambrose family is thinking of you all and praying for you. We are all so sorry. Love and hugs to you.
Allison (Alvit), Lou, Payton, Dawson and Jaron Ambrose
January 20, 2015
Amy Crawford
So very sorry for your loss, Michelle, Melanie, and Vinnie. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 20, 2015
Kim and Brent Ryan
May God's love and the love of family and friends carry you through this extraordinarily difficult time. We love you
January 20, 2015
Bobbie Roach-Groff
R.I.P Melvin Bazzarro I miss and love ya bud.
January 20, 2015
Bobbie Roach-Groff
I just want to give my deepest sympathy to the family. and say what I felt about Mel. Mel was A awesome friend for as long as I have known him, he was a good person inside and out thats the way I remember Mel.
January 20, 2015
Christie Schoelles
Thoughts and prayers going out to all the family so very sorry for your loss.
January 19, 2015
Sharon Rowe Ross
Julie - so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
January 19, 2015
Cathy Langella
My heart breaks for your families and our prayers go out to all of you. Mel always went out of his way to do nice things for both my husband and me and always treated us with respect. We will truly miss him. I am just so sorry for everyone.
January 19, 2015
Debbie Thornton Krajewski
"Dr Dave" and Julie, prayers are Heavenbound for your broken hearts. Your sadness is shared by so many who have known you and Mel for so long. I pray peace for you both thru this time.
January 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss, Julie,My prayers & love I send your way.
Your cousin Pat Dawley, Timblin.
January 19, 2015
tim Mccormick
We are so sorry for the loss of a good man.our prayers are with the bizzaro family..
January 19, 2015
Chad and Jen Neely
May God give you the strength needed, to get through this difficult time.
January 19, 2015
Michelle and Paul Kelly
You are on our mind and in our prayers. We will surely miss seeing Mel tool around the yard and the neighborhood.
January 19, 2015
michael comilla
My heart and prayers are with you all at this time.
January 19, 2015
Rest in peace to the most kind and thoughtful man that God introduced me to.
January 19, 2015
Rhonda Fries/ ONeil
Im very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to your entire family!
January 19, 2015
Betty-Jean Hetrick
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.
January 19, 2015
Laura Warner
My deepest condolences to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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