Member of the Month

Dorothy Fonzi

Dorothy Fonzi, a resident of Avalon, joined our church in 1951, shortly before the birth of her first child.

For 20 years she worked for Hultman doing bookbinding and microfilming. She also worked for 6 years for Mellon Bank, finally retiring at the age of 77.

Whenever we celebrate communion during our Sunday morning worship, Dorothy is the one who usually bakes the shortbread that we use for the sacrament.

Dorothy continues to be an active part of our church’s Presbyterian Women’s organization, and she is a regular participant in our CAMP senior program and the adult Sunday School class. In the past, Dorothy also taught Sunday School.

Dorothy has one daughter (Barbara), two sons (William and Henry), and 8 grandchildren.

Dorothy used to have a dog named Mitzie and a cat named Kimba.

When it comes to hymns, Dorothy identified “How Great Thou Art” and “In The Garden” as being her favorites.

Although Dorothy does not have one particular favorite verse of the Bible, she says that she loves the entire Bible, especially the New Testament.

Dorothy enjoys crafts, and she has belonged to a 500 card playing group for over 60 years.