Betsy A. Balzano

Rochester, NY - Betsy Ann (Conlon) Balzano, PhD, 86, formerly of Pawtucket, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Balzano. Born in Pawtucket, she was the youngest of six children of the late Martin and Nancy (Forrest) Conlon.  A 1952 graduate of Tolman High School, Pawtucket, Betsy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Science from Rhode Island College in 1956. She began her teaching career teaching high school in both Rhode Island and Florida, where she continued her education and earned a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry and a Doctorate in Science Education from Florida State University. Betsy had a remarkable career as an educator and was a Distinguished Service Professor of Education and Human Development at the College at Brockport, State University of New York for forty years. Betsy loved teaching and traveling and had the opportunity to blend both worlds while working in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Brazil. She traveled the...