"I worked for Buzzy as a nurse in the medical outpatient department at Strong Memorial Hospital. She managed that entire clinic with boundless energy and very long work hours. She was extremely devoted to the nursing profession. She wanted nurses to continue advancing which is evident by her financial contribution to fund nurse scholarships at the University of Rochester. She is to be commended for her valuable contributions to nursing and for her work ethic that she showed to all. Rest in peace, my friend and colleague, Paula Cianca"
In loving memory of
Barbara Vallone
June 9, 1938 - March 17, 2022
Barbara "Buzzy" (Bizilia) Vallone
GREECE, NY/SAYRE, PA - March 17, 2022, at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 42 years, Romanio Vallone. She is survived by her brother, Paul (Barbette) Bizilia; nephew, Matthew Bizilia & many dear friends.
Barbara is a graduate of Binghamton City Hospital and the University of Rochester Schools for Nursing. She devoted herself for over 50 years to her passion for nursing. She was very respected for her professionalism, expertise, and caring by physicians, administrative staff and nursing peers. Most importantly to Barbara, she was appreciated for the total dedication, care and support she provided to every patient she was privileged to serve.
A tangible expression of her appreciation for her rewarding career as a nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital and in recognition of the importance of a nursing education, she established the Barbara & Romanio Vallone Endowed Scholarships for bachelor's degree students and master's degree students at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
Barbara & Romanio traveled extensively visiting many countries bordering the Mediterranean and throughout Northern Europe.
Barbara's family will receive friends, Tuesday, March 22nd, 11 AM-12 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Her funeral Service will begin at 12 PM, followed by her burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara's name to Hope Hall School, 1612 Buffalo Rd., Rochester, NY 14624.
Tributes
"Addio zia Barbara, ci mancherai tanto. Avremo per sempre un bellissimo ricordo sia tuo che di zio Romanio. Gianpiero, Claudia ed Eleonora "
"Ciao Barbara, rimarrai sempre un bellissimo ricordo, la tua Angela."
"Buzzy hired me as her assistant back in 1992 at the UR Medical Center. I considered her not only a wonderful supervisor but a mentor as well. We shared some good laughs and meals at her and Romanio's home. I am sure their reunion in heaven was one for the ages. Ciao, bella....."
"Addio zia Barbara,nonostante la lontananza non ci abbia permesso di trascorrere molto tempo insieme, rimarrai sempre nei nostri cuori insieme al ricordo di zio Romanio.
Non saprņ mai come ringraziarvi.
Riposa in pace,con affetto da Marco, Imma, Matteo ed Alessio."
"Cara zia Barbara continueremo ad amarti per sempre ... Daniele e Christian Vallone?"
"Cara zia Barbara ci mancherai moltissimo ti vogliamo bene Christian, Daniele , Mena.?"
"Barbara will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Her passion for nursing and for helping others was a life-long endeavor. She held certain core values of professionalism, compassion, caring, and a commitment to excellence which will forever inspire Vallone Scholars at the University of Rochester School of Nursing to emulate her example. Those high standards and her work with patients, physicians and trainees is legendary. In our sadness at her passing, we can rejoice that we had the pleasure and good fortune of knowing an outstanding caregiver, and a dear friend, Buzzy Vallone."