Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Frances Yaizzo's Obituary
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Frances Yaizzo, 83, of Cicero, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020. She was born in Syracuse, NY, to the late Bernardino “Benny” and Assunta “Fanny” (Valentino) Yaizzo. She graduated from North High School and attended LeMoyne College. She later retired as the Secretary/Parish Business Administrator at Our Lady of Pompeii/St. Peter’s Church after 40 years.
Dottie was an outstanding singer, member of the church choir and performed with the Pompeian Players. She sang for many weddings and events, including Gov. Mario Cuomo’s inauguration. She recorded a CD of her favorite songs with the proceeds donated to the installation of the church elevator.
Dottie’s love of travel led her throughout Europe many times, as well as her famous bus trips to New York City and spending winters in Vero Beach, Florida with her “Rosebud and Francesco”. She loved trying to be a matchmaker. She spent time playing solitaire, reading, watching the Game Show Network, and would have to leave any event to watch David Muir on the evening news. The most important love of her life was her family. Memories of summer trips to Maine and camp will be etched in our hearts forever.
Besides her parents, Dottie is predeceased by her brother, Frank J. Yaizzo Sr. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Rose (Orlando Yaizzo) Larca (Frank) of Liverpool, nieces and nephews and their families, Frank Yaizzo Jr. (Donna Baker) of Pennellville and children Jesse, Michele (Greg), and Dallas (Kayla); Susan (Ronald) Bourdon of Cicero, children Kyle and Taylor; Michael (Lori) Yaizzo of Syracuse, children Gianna, Michael and Aleah; Michelle (John) Larca of Syracuse, children John Jr. and Rocco; Michael Larca (Susan) of Liverpool, children Magdalena, Giovanna and Demetra; also her many loving cousins, caring friends and her extended families from the church, choir and her New York trips.
A memorial mass in Dottie’s honor will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church.
In lieu of flowers or donations, Dottie has requested that you say a little prayer in her memory as she passes from this life into eternal life.
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