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Melvin Bizzarro Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 19 to Jan. 26, 2015.

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

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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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