Obituary: Marilyn Bivona

Marilyn A. Bivona, 61, of 1107 Newland Ave., died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in WCA Hospital.

A Jamestown native, she was born Oct. 15, 1947, a daughter of the late John and Edith Restivo Bivona.

She was a 1965 graduate of Jamestown High School and attended Jamestown Community College.

She was co-owner of Sneakers Bar for 22 years.

She was a member of South Hill Country Club, Mulligan Mommas Golf League at Maplehurst Country Club, the Eagles Club and a former member of Jamestown Moose Lodge.

She was an avid golfer participating in many tournaments, especially those raising funds for the cancer charities.

Surviving are a sister, Mary Kay Romano of Greenville, S.C.; a brother, John Bivona of Redondo Beach, Calif.; and very close friends: Mary Green, Gloria Trout, Kay Palmquist, Janet Lilli and Byrd Ledebur.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service was held Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Mel McGinnis officiated.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

A celebration of life was held following the memorial service at Sneakers Bar, 100 Harrison St., Jamestown, N.Y.

Memorials may be made to Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY, 14701.