Balzafiore, Dorothy A.

SELKIRK-Dorothy A. (Ridsdale) Balzafiore, 78, died suddenly on Friday, February 15, 2013 after being stricken at home. Born in Unity Township, PA., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elvira (Sarno) Ridsdale. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 60 years, Daniel Balzafiore; her children, Daniel Balzafiore of SC., Debbie (Jim) Hall of Selkirk and Kenneth (Bonnie) Balzafiore of Bellmore, NY.; siblings, twin sister Lillian (John) Zeni, Dolores (the late Anthony) Raccioppi and Joseph (Marietta) Ridsdale; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Albany.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Bldg. 2, Suite 204, Washington Ave. Ext.,

Albany, NY 12205 would be appreciated.