| Date of Birth | May 16, 1958 |
| Passed Away | February 3, 2015 |
| Place of Residence | Bradford/Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | February 28, 2015 |
| Service Time | 1-4 p.m. |
| Service Location | Tyrone Fire Hall |
ANN M. RIZZON
BRADFORD-Ann M. Rizzon, 56, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening (Feb. 3, 2014) at her home on the Munson Road.
Born in Elmira on May 16, 1958, she was a daughter of the later Albert and Helen Rouse Merriam.
A former resident of Elmira and Hornell, Ann was a graduate of Hornell Senior High School, class of 1976 and also graduated from Corning Community College.
For 34 years she was employed by the Steuben County Government in the IT Department before retiring.
Ann loved NASCAR and especially enjoyed rooting for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and was also an avid fan of the N.Y. Giants and the N.Y. Yankees. She was an animal lover, especially her cats and horses. Ann enjoyed gardening and liked flowers; in her spare time she would often make jewelry. Some of her other favorite things were, wild birds, anniversary trips to Niagara Falls, occasional trips to the Casino and Saturday nights at the Hayes Auction Barn.
She proudly served her community and was a very active member of the Tyrone United Methodist Church, serving in the Women’s Group and the Mustard Seed Ministries.
A loving wife, mother, sister and friend, she was always eager to lend a helping hand.
Her loving family includes her husband of 32 years, Lance Rizzon, who she married on July 17, 1982; her son, Dominick (Erika) Rizzon; her daughter, Christine (Samuel) Cobos; her sister, Elizabeth Barber of Broken Arrow, Ok.; her five brothers, James Merriam of Germantown, Md., David (Roxanne) Merriam of Madison, Miss., Robert Merriam (Guy Rainy) of Palm Springs, Calif., John (Gail) Merriam of Hammondsport and Joseph (Kathleen) Merriam of Webster; also her nieces and nephews.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Ann M. Rizzon.
It was Ann’s wish to donate her body to the University of Rochester Anatomical Gift Program at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial and celebration of her life at the Tyrone Fire Hall from 1-4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28, 2015) at the Tyrone Fire Hall.
Ann had a voracious interest in people-and she proved herself a wonderful friend. There will be many who will miss her kind soul at Tyrone United Methodist.
I am going to miss you. You were a good friend & I enjoy working with you. love you.
Ann, my dear friend, you are like my sister. We spent nearly 34 years together at IT. A more kinder soul I’ve never met. I loved your stories and your spirit. I will miss you more than words could express. I love you.
Lance, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. I remember the good times when we lived in Bradford. John and Sharon Stevens
Ann was a kind and courageous lady. She always had a positive attitude when we talked. My sympathy goes out to her family.
I’m truly saddened by Ann’s passing & will always think of her fondly. I will cherish our high school memories of bus rides, study sessions & our 4-H projects & events done together. I was honored when Ann asked me to be in her wedding so long ago & my heart goes out to Lance and the rest of the family at this very sad time. Good bye my old friend. You are missed.
Ann was an absolute joy to know, and a wonderful friend. To know her was to love her – she was that easy to love. She’ll hold a special place in my heart always, and I know I’ll think of her and hear her voice forever.
Lance, Nick and Chrissy, you brought her more peace and joy than you’ll ever imagine. She lived for you, and you brought her a strength that helped her endure these past few years. Bless you for helping us keep her as long as we did. Hugs.