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Leona Rizzo Obituary

Leona G. Rizzo February 17, 2011 Leona G. Rizzo, 77, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011, at University Hospital. She loved crosswords and jigsaw puzzles. An avid reader, she enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A., who died June, 2010; and her brother, Sonny. Surviving are two daughters, Teresa (Mark) Sample of Chittenango and Joanne (William) Kelleher of Syracuse; two sons, David (Joanne) Rizzo of Onondaga Hill and Joseph Jr. (Theresa) Rizzo of Syracuse; three sisters, Viola Tomski of Georgia, Barbara (Tom) Gilson of PA and Carolyn Tyson (Ron Haselmayer) of N. Syracuse; three brothers, John (Geraldine) Bryerton of Iowa, Gerald (Marlene) Bryerton of Florida and Michael (Leslie) Bryerton of PA; her sister-in-law, Emma Bryerton; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of St. Michael & St. Peter, 4782 W. Seneca Tpk. Interment: St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk., Onondaga Hill. Contributions may be made to the SPCA. Butler-Badman Funeral Home www.butlerbadmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2011.

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Elaine Killingbeck DePasquale

February 23, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dana Cole

February 22, 2011

I am so grateful to have met and been able to spend time with Grandma. Even though I was not biologically her granddaughter, that never mattered to her or Grandpa. They were there with open arms accepting me right into the family. For that I am grateful. Grandma, I love you and miss you more each day. I know you and Grandpa are watching over us and will always be with us through our memories.

Marlene Bryerton

February 21, 2011

Joanne and family- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Try to fine peace in knowing your parents are now together again. Jerry and Marlene Bryerton

GRACE MAXWELL

February 21, 2011

OUR DEAR FRIEND TREASA AND FAMILY WE WISH YOU PEACE WHEN YOU THINK OF YOUR MOTHER THINK OF THE GOOD TIMES AND SMILE GOD BLESS

February 21, 2011

To all of the Bryerton family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of Leona. Two losses in less than a year, but Leona & Joe are together again forever in heavenly peace. My prayers are with you all.
The Gibbons Family

Rory & Julie Carlesco

February 20, 2011

Dear Joanne & Family -
You have endured two losses in less than a year, we are so very sorry. Try to find peace in knowing that now your parents are now together again and will be for all of eternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly & Rick Carlesco

February 19, 2011

I am still at a loss of what to say at this time I think I am still in shock. I am so deeply sorry. Just know that I am here for you now & always! Much love my friend.

Gayle Potter

February 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ken, Debbie & Tim Yackel

February 19, 2011

Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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