Obituary of Phyllis Louise Piedigrossi

Phyllis Louise (Ryan) Piedigrossi, 64, of Cortland passedaway Monday at St. josephs Hospital Health Center after a long courageousbattle with cancer. She was the daughter of Donald and Catherine (Robinson)Ryan of McGraw. She was preceded in death by her husband Noe Poncho Vasquez. Phyllis is survived by: two sons- Alan(Jodi) Piedigrossi of Camillus, and Daniel Piedigrossi of Moravia, two grandchildren- Marisa G Piedigrossi, and Christopher John Piedigrossi, four sisters- Sylvia (Jack) Mitchell, Genevieve (Charlie) Myers, Joyce Hall, Barbara Blaise, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She received her Masters Degree in Nursing from Syracuse University and worked as an RN Supervisor for the Cortland County Health Department for over 20 years. In her spare time,Phyllis loved reading, knitting, golfing, spending time with her grandchildren,and her dogs Maggie May and Chula. She was a bright spot in this world and will be forever loved and deeply missed. Calling hours from 2-4pm followed by a memorial service in her honor on September 13th, 2012 at theWright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Avenue Cortland, NY 13045. In lieu offlowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 13 BeachStreet, Johnson City, NY 13790. My thoughts and prayers go out to Phyllis's family. She was a dear friend of mine and my deceased wife, Loretta Parkin Beaumont, back in the high school days in McGraw. "Jeanne" passed in 1998. I know what Phyllis' survivors are experiencing at this time and I pray the Lord sees you through what is to follow. God Bless you all. Ed Beaumont Fayetteville, GA.