Obituary of Alice Provenzon

Alice Provenzon Sidney—Alice Acenath Provenzon, 94, formerly of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Alice was born on September 12, 1920, daughter of the late William and Elsie (Bradshaw) Sisson in Unadilla. She graduated from Unadilla Central School with the Class of 1938. On June 21, 1947, she was married to Frank Provenzon in Franklin. They shared 62 years of happiness and marriage before Frank predeceased her on December 8, 2009. Alice was a longtime employee of Amphenol Corp. in Sidney until her retirement in June 1980. She was a dedicated member of the Sidney United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. She was a lifemember of the American Legion Auxiliary, Sidney, serving a term as State Chaplain, as well as a member of the Elks Auxilary. Alice was also a devoted member of the Sidney Fire Dept. Auxiliary for over 50 years. Alice was also one of the first to form what is now the very active Sidney Central School Alumni Association, which began with Alice having a yearly Sidney Alumni picnic each summer with her friends, Blanche Hunter, Bernadette Boardman, Velma Riggs and Betty Rowe. Alice is survived by: Her son and daughter-in-law, James and Mary Lynn Provenzon Three daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie and Jerry Curtis, Patti and James Doi and Anne and Philip Pauls Grandchildren: Jill and Michael Brazee, James and Elizabeth Curtis, Juli Howland and Michael Mercurio, Michael and Christy Doi, Christopher and Courtney Doi, Melissa and Adam Mays, Brendon and Rocio Pauls, Alexandra and James Tauscher, Jessica Conte and Gina Conte and John Yensen. Great-Grandchildren: Erica and Jacob Granger, Ashley Brazee, Matthew and Alyssa Curtis, Taylor George, Riley Howland, Meredith Doi, Avery Doi, Abigail Doi, Amelia Doi, LJ Reffett, Teresa Mercurio, Matt Mercurio, Ethan and Elijah Jones and Kellen Conte. Two sisters, Florena Peck and Clara Douglas Three Brothers, Floyd Sisson, William Sisson and George Sisson As well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Frank, Alice was predeceased by four sisters, Verna Heen, Belma Cerosaletti, Edith Pratt and Mildred Burnside. Friends are invited to call from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday, February 6, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 7th at the funeral chapel with Rev. Tom Pullyblank, pastor of the Sidney United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Sidney Fire Dept. Auxiliary, 72 River Street Sidney, NY 13838. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangments are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.