Ross Rosario Biondo

MALONE — Ross Rosario Biondo, 72, of North Bangor, N.Y., passed away Dec. 26, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

Biondo was born in Malone, N.Y., to Rosario Peter and Anona M. Roys Biondo.

Biondo lived his entire life in the Malone and Chateaugay Lake area. He attended Malone schools and served in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged in 1962.

He was also the owner and operator, along with his son, of Ross R. Biondo Construction Inc.

Biondo enjoyed fishing and hunting and was considered an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Malone Lodge of Elks, AMVETS and American Legion Post 219.

He is survived by his son, John McIntosh Biondo of Malone; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rosalyn and Gary Yando and Vicky Biondo all of Chateaugay Lake, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Courtney Lyn Yando of Chateaugay Lake; a sister, Patsy Robinson of Florida; along with several nieces and nephews.

Biondo was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Gloria Biondo.

There will be no calling hours, and funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at Morningside Cemetery.

A public reception will be held on Dec. 31, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the home of John McIntosh Biondo, 4551 State Route 11 of Malone.

Funeral arrangements are through St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.