Marlene Palozzi

Marlene Palozzi obituary, Rochester, NY

Marlene Palozzi

Marlene Palozzi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Palozzi, Marlene (Lester)
Rochester: Saturday, July 12, 2025, at age 94. Predeceased by her husband, Chris Palozzi on April 9, 2025; grandson, Alexander Small; sons-in-law, Kenneth Small, David Klos; brother, Nelson Lester; sister, Rosemary Palermo. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Klos (Don White), Debra Small, Mary Kay (John) Voellinger, Diane (Gordon) Neatrour; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Martin (Rosemarie) Lester; brother-in-law, Dominic Palozzi; many nieces and nephews; dear friend, Addie Gianni.
Marlen was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Sacred Heart League at Most Precious Blood Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved the outdoors and flower gardening and loved cats both real and ceramic. Marlene was a selfless woman who put other's needs ahead of her own.
No prior calling. On Thursday, July 17, 2025, all are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 9:30AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3000 Dewey Ave. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing, donations may be directed to Mt. Carmel Hospice House, 288 Frisbee Hill Road, Hilton, NY 14468 or to Golisano Children's Hospital, 300 E. River Road, Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627-8996.

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