Marion Elizabeth Sperrazza

Marion Elizabeth Sperrazza

Marion Sperrazza Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heartland Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Early on Mar. 18, 2026.
Marion Sperrazza, 94 passed away on March 10, 2026. Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Marion was born July 12, 1931 in Buffalo, New York. She attended and graduated from New York State School for the Blind. She then went on to marry Leonard Sperrazza and they began a life together that blessed them with 7 children.

Marion was the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Switzer of Buffalo, New York. She was an exemplary mother to Gary Tall, Ricky Tall, and Therese Mosier, and a loving step mother to LouEllen, Leonard, Joy, and Carl Sperrazza.

Marion loved life, learning, reading, cooking, baking, and being a hands-on family woman and friend to all.

Marion is survived by her daughter, Therese Mosier (Steve) of Zephyr; son, Gary Tall of Plant City, Florida; step-son, Leonard Sperrazza of Buffalo, New York; step-son, Carl Sperrazza (Sue) of Buffalo, New York; step-daughter, Joy Blasucci of Dania, Florida, and 3 grandchildren.

Marion was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Sperrazza; son, Ricky Tall; and step-daughter, LouEllen Washburn.

Online condolences, memories and tributes can be made to the family at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net

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