Obituary of Dolores C. Pizzo

Pizzo, Dolores C. (Chalk) Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. Age 82 of Mills River N.C. She was born April 7th, 1930 in Elmira, NY. daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Chalk and passed away on Wednesday, January, 30th 2013 at the Elizabeth House in N.C. peacefully after a brief illness. In addition to her parents Dolores was predeceased by her husband Samuel Pizzo Sr. in 2010; daughter Cathy Pizzo in 1976 and her in laws Frank and Rose Pizzo. She is survived by her sons and their spouses; Frank and Sharon Pizzo of Clifton Park, NY: James and Cindy Pizzo of Herndon, VA and Samuel and Sherrie Pizzo of Elmira, NY: Daughter and Son in Law Carol and Paul Moreno of Mills River, NC: Daughter Mary Fausey of Elmira, NY and "Adopted" Son Ernie Sardo of Miami, FL: Brother and Sister in Law Joseph and Ann Chalk of Elmira, NY and Sister Joanne Farwell of Fishkill, NY along with many nieces and nephews. Dolores graduated from Catholic High School in 1948. She was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for about 38 years. She was instrumental in setting up a case cart system for the new operating room, working closely with the central service staff they implemented a system that worked very well. Being a surgical technician was the love of her life. After retirement she spent several years volunteering at the Blessed Sacrament Parish and also worked as a caregiver for about 7 years. She loved taking care of the elderly and worked closely with her very best friends Linda Farran, Lottie Nelcoski and Grace Hughes. She did this until she became sick. Dolores loved and cared for her darling cat, Chloe. Family and Friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, February 4th from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Prayers will be offered there on Tuesday, February 5th at 10:30 am, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Rev. Patrick L. Connor, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may remember Dolores through donations to Blessed Sacrament Parish, 1010 Davis St., Elmira, NY 14901.