Obituary of Elizabeth H. Robusto

Elizabeth ?Betty? Duffy Robusto, 80, formerly of Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday afternoon in Rochester, NY following a battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Ballston Spa, NY on June 30, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kiley Duffy. She was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School and St. Mary?s School of Nursing in Amsterdam. Betty also went on to Hague Maternity School in Jersey City, NJ where she completed her grad work. Following graduation, Betty returned to Amsterdam where she was appointed head of the Maternity Ward at St. Mary?s Hospital. In September of 1952, she was united in marriage to William D. Robusto, and they resided in Amsterdam until 1960. They lived in the Syracuse area for many years, before moving to Connecticut. The couple resided in West Hartford for over 20 years, where Betty was employed as a nursing supervisor for the West Hartford Manor. In 2002 the couple moved back to upstate New York to enjoy their retirement and to be closer to their family. Betty enjoyed bridge, bowling, community fundraising and found time for traveling with friends. She was also a parishioner of St. Mark?s Roman Catholic Church in Rochester. A nurse for her entire life, not only caring for her family, she cared for the communities she lived in, and she will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty five years, William D. Robusto of Rochester, NY; one son, Peter Robusto and his wife Cindi of Scott DePot, WV; a daughter Joan Gardner and her husband Robert of Rochester, NY; three grandsons, Michael Robusto of Scott Depot WV, Ryan and Keenan Gardner of Rochester; her sister-in-law Rosalyn Robusto Sollectio of Amsterdam, NY; one niece, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Betty was pre-deceased by her parents, an infant son David Paul Robusto, and sisters Agnes Sheft of Ballston Spa and Jean Pytlovany of Scotia. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 8:15a.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Grove Street, with the Rev. Pascal Iannotti as celebrant. Interment will take place in St. Mary?s Cemetery, Ft. Johnson. Relatives and friends are invited and may call from 2 until 5 Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher Sollecito Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.