David A. Mizro Sr.

David A. Mizro Sr., 73 of Martin Road, Owasco, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home. A life resident of the area, he was born July 30, 1950, the son of the late John and Florence Cuykendall Mizro. For many years David worked as a farmer both on the family farm, and for a few farms in the local area and also sold seed for many years to many local farmers. Following retirement from farming, he was employed with First Student as a bus driver and enjoyed spending some of his free time at the casino. 

David is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Hawker Mizro; two daughters Jodi Murphy (Mike) and Kelley Peralta (Julius); one son David Jr. (Meghan), all of Auburn; six grandchildren, Taylor, Marissa, Julius, J'Anne, Zach and Carter; three great grandchildren Blakely, Nyella and Parker; one brother Bruce (Linda); sisters-in-law Beverly Sayles and Cindy Mizro; nieces and nephews Lori, Shannon, John, Jimmy, Tina, Caren, Greg and Laurie. 

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased his twin brother Donald Mizro and brother Larry Mizro; sister Shirley Armstrong; brother-in-law Tom Sayles; and nephew Michael Sayles.  

Friends are invited to join the family for a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:00 am in Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be conducted Thursday, from 4 to 7pm in the White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn. 

Contributions may be made in memory of David to the Boston Childrens Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

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