Elisa Viscosi

Elisa "Alice" (Berni) Viscosi, 83, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 12th 2008 in her home surrounded by her beloved family. Elisa's husband of 53 years Carmen A. Viscosi passed away in 1999. She is survived by her three devoted daughters; Linda M. Limoli and her husband Joseph of Worcester, Diane T. Siegfried and her husband Fred of San Jose, California, Tina R. Coderre and her husband James of Charlton; four cherished grandchildren, James Limoli and his wife Maria, John Limoli, Anthony and Danielle Coderre; many nieces, nephews and friends. Six brothers, Eugenio "Gerry" , Frank, Enrico and Joseph Felicetti, Daniel and Albert Berni, and a sister Lillian Berni all pre deceased her. Elisa was born in Worcester, on May 20th 1925, a daughter of Pompilio and Raffaela (Terranova) Berni. She attended Worcester Public Schools, and has lived here all her life. During her employed years Elisa worked as a Claims Clerk for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Insurance, 18 years before retiring in 1987. She also co owned and operated with her daughter, Diane's Theatrical Shop on Hamilton St. in Worcester. Very content with her life, Elisa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who enjoyed being surrounded by her family and their summers in Wells Maine for over 35 years. She was active in her community, a talented seamstress who made dancewear, costumes and draperies and an enthusiastic gardener. Elisa was a life long member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel-St Ann church, its Golden Years and a former CYC Adult Advisor with her husband. Elisa's funeral will be held Wednesday, October 15th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a mass at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Entombment will follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Tuesday, October 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Building fund, 24 Mulberry St 01604 or the Beacon of Hope, 62 West St. Leominster, MA 01453.