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Dr. Victor Lenzo
MARION: Dr. Victor Lenzo, a family physician practicing in Marion, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012. He was a native of Newcomerstown, OH, born April 12, 1924 to Carmelo and Sarah Lenzo.
He first knew he wanted to become a doctor during his sophomore year of high school at Newcomerstown, where he graduated in 1941, but it was almost 10 years after high school that he went on to attend medical school.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. He served as First Mate Pharmacist before being discharged in 1946. He then went into business with his brother, opening the Touraine Supper Club in their hometown in 1948.
At the time he began undergraduate college, he and his wife, Lucille, had one child and were expecting another. When he graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor's of science degree and received his diploma from OSU's College of Medicine, they had five children.
He completed his internship at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, OH from 1958-1959. He then came to Marion to start his practice. He provided health care to five generations of families for over 50 years.
When he was not taking care of his patients, he was assisting members of the Marion community. He dedicated himself to establishing the polio program in Marion and forming the Marion Arts Council in 1966.
Dr. Lenzo served as cultural chairman for the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce; Marion General Hospital Executive Committee 1968-1972; and was Chief of Staff at Marion General Hospital in 1971. He also served on the hospital's board of governors from 1980-1984. As a forty year member of the Marion City Board of Health, he served as the Medical Director. He was a member of the Marion Symposiarchs; Red Cross; Medical Advisory Committee; Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School; and Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice (1979); Member of the Ohio State Medical Association; American Academy of Family Practice and North Central Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of family Physicians. He served on the Marion City Health Board and was recognized by the Junior Service Guild for renovation of the permanent Clearinghouse building in Sawyer Ludwig Park. He was active with the Marion Concert Association, serving as president in 1967, as well as vice president of the International Concert Association. During his retirement, he was the Medical Director for the Marion City Health Department.
Dr. Victor Lenzo is survived by his wife, Lucille, of 64 years of marriage; five children: Stephen (Joyce), Thomas (Debi), Vickie (Robert Davidson), Ronald, Jan (James Ferree); eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and brothers, Arthur (Judy) and Michael (Mitzi).
He was a world traveler. The highlight of all his journeys was his trip to Rome, Italy with his wife and children for a private audience with Pope Paul VI in 1971. He worked endlessly to manicure and preserve the perfection of his lawn, trees, and garden. You could find our father on any given Saturday coaching the Ohio State Buckeye football team.
The family will greet family and friends one hour before the 10:30AM Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main St., Marion, OH, where Fr. Dwayne McNew will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
In place of flowers, please donate in the name of Dr. Victor Lenzo to: Marion General Hospital Hospice, 278 Barks Road West, Marion, OH 43302; Attn: Teresa Hazlett.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Condolences may be expressed, online, to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
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Dear Lenzo Family:
We are so very sorry to hear about Dr. Lenzo's passing. He was a great doctor, civic leader and family friend.
Jeff and Sue Bennett
December 12, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. Carroll Neidhardt, Marion,Ohio
December 10, 2012
Dr. Lenzo was certainly a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. After his retirment, my family never found a physician that compared to him. He was truly one of a kind. God Bless you Lenzo family
Brenda Binkley
December 9, 2012
Although I have not seen Dr. Lenzo for many years, I will always remember what a wonderful person he was. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
Deb Warwick
December 9, 2012
I felt so fortunate to have Dr.Lenzo as my babies Dr. He took such good care of her. She is now 42 and has 3 children of her own, I hope she has a Dr. as good as the one that took care of her.
Brenda Chapman
December 7, 2012
There will never be a Doctor in Marion as WONDERFUL as Dr. Lenzo! Heaven certainly has the best now.. Blessings to the family.
Michelle Landes-Thompson
December 7, 2012
Dr. Lenzo will always be in my heart for all he had done for me in when I was vary young. I was born with a lot of health issues and Dr. Lenzo never gave up on me to fight and survive and I am vary grateful for that. Even after 20 + years he still remembered me and the first words out of his mouth was "Are doctors still having trouble diagnosing you."
Going to miss you and love you,
Jamer
James Edington
December 6, 2012
Dr Lenzo was a unique one of a kind physician, he not only knew everything about his patient's medical condition he knew the entire patient and the family. He made a lasting impression on me as a Marion General Hospital employee. My prayers are with your family. Jeanne Walker
Jeanne Walker
December 6, 2012
To the Lenzo Family, our deepest sympathy on your loss. We were so fortunate to have had Dr. Lenzo as our
family physcian for many years. He had a special quality for listening to his patients, that quality is so rare these days. Thank you Doctor for all you did for us and our family. You will surely be missed...... Ronald Akers Family.
December 5, 2012
Lucille, Dick and I grieve for you and your family. We will hold
all of you in our hearts and prayers.
Dick and Lois Weber
December 5, 2012
I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Not only was he a great father but he was also my doctor and he was wonderful at that as well. Your loss is surely heaven's gain. Janice take care of your mother as she just lost her best friend and she will need your support. If you need anything at all, just let me know. Much love to all of you.
Mary (Haberman) Cheek
December 4, 2012
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