Gloria Palazzolo

Gloria M. Palazzolo, 53, of Central Lake passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 after a long battle with Huntington's disease. She was born May 31, 1957 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Anthony and Sonya (Scott) Palazzolo. She is survived by her mother Sonya (Don) Olds, brothers Anthony, Mike (Sue), Ed (Dianne) Palazzolo, sister Maria (Tom) Long, step-sister Tammy (Joe) Fischer, step-brother Jeff Olds, and step brother-in-law Danny Buffman. Also surviving are nieces and nephews Marie, Alysse, Katie, Tyler and Michael Palazzolo, Tom and Anthony Long, Joey and Robby Fischer, Kristy and Matt Sexton, Jenny Olds, great nephews Andrew Zeman and Brayden Perdue along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Gloria was preceded in death by her father Anthony, sister Rosie, and step-sister Judy Buffman. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire with Fr. Jim Gardiner officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of Michigan, HDSA-Michigan Chapter, 1174 James Savage Rd, Midland, MI 48640. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.