Obituaries - 1/03/2008

JOYCE RENZO - BOCA RATON

Joyce Renzo, 45, of Boca Raton passed away peacefully at Hospice by the Sea on Friday, December 28, 2007. Joyce was born on July 12, 1962 in Batavia, New York. She was raised in Batavia and obtained her college degree from Buffalo State University and attended FAU, working towards a Masters Degree. Joyce was a well-loved teacher; she taught at St. Joan of Arc School, as well as Boca Middle School. Joyce had a passion for writing; she wrote a novel, many of her columns and articles have been published. She touched and inspired many lives along the way. Joyce is survived by her children: son David P. Renzo III of New York; daughter Andrea Renzo of Miami, and daughter Rebecca Cina of Boca Raton; she is also survived by her parents Carl and Patricia Gardner; sister Sandra Longhini and brother James (Laurie) Gardner, as well as five nephews, all of New York. A Memorial Mass in celebration of her life will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Boca Raton. Babione Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

ROBERT L. SYLER - BOCA RATON

Robert L. Syler, 74, of Boca Raton passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 at his home. Babione Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 561-395-8787.