Eleanor Barisano
Loving Wife, Mother, Generous Person and Friend to Many
Eleanor (Vallen) Barisano of East Boston passed away suddenly on February 16th.
The loving daughter of the late Cyril and Constance (Prisco) O’Brien, she was the devoted wife of the late Phillip R. Barisano; beloved mother of Robert Barisano and his loving companion, Laraine Rossi, Richard Barisano and the late Randal Barisano, Ronald Barisano and his surviving wife, Corinne; dear sister of the late Claire Martello, Loraine Andrews and Carol Capodilupo; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Christine, Bridget, Julieann Barisano and adored great- grandmother of Anthony, Jeremiah and Isayah. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Eleanor was blessed for over 70 years to have lived in the same home with her mother in law, Bernadina and father in law, Salvatore Barisano. Eleanor loved to travel, loved to cook and loved to shop. She will miss her weekly shopping ritual with her good friend, Maryann. Eleanor was a loving mother and wife. She was a friend to many, a generous person who would be there for you whenever you needed her, whether it was to go to an appointment or sit at MGH and keep you company. She was always there in good times and bad. She will be reunited with her loving husband and her two sons. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.
Family and friends will honor Eleanor’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, today, Wednesday, February 21st from 3 to 7 p.m. and again on Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church in East Boston for a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Eleanor being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Lillian Rita Buscanera
Her Infectious Laughter and Compassionate Spirit Brightened the Lives of All Who Had the Privilege of Knowing Her
Lillian Rita (DeLeo) Buscanera of East Boston, passed away peacefully on February 11th in Florida.
Born to Alfonso and Maria (Guardino) DeLeo, Lillian lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with those she held dear. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Buscanera and a devoted mother to Lena Mangino and her husband, Frank of Peabody, Gregory Buscanera of Clearwater, FL, and Ann Marie Tobin and her husband, Bob of East Boston. Lillian was preceded in death by many siblings, but her memory lives on through her seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Her legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will forever be treasured by her family and friends.
Lillian was an active member of the East Boston Golden Age Club, where she formed lifelong friendships and created countless memories. She had a special fondness for Florida, where she enjoyed the sunshine and spending quality time with her family. Lillian also had a deep love for Cape Cod and cherished the moments spent in Peabody, where she cultivated enduring connections with her community.
An avid enthusiast of bingo and a devoted fan of the Red Sox, Lillian found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Her infectious laughter and compassionate spirit brightened the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Family and friends honored Lillian’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, on Tuesday, February 20th and again today, Wednesday morning at St. Adelaide’s Church for an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass. PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH. Services will conclude with Lillian being laid to rest at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody. To leave an online condolence, visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Patricia Granara
US Postal Service Retiree
Patricia A. (Johnson) Granara died in East Boston on February 19.
Patricia was a late retired employee of the US Postal Service.
The beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Granara, she was the loving mother of Arthur Granara, Lynne Leggiero and her husband, Anthony “Tony” David Granara and his wife, Paula, Thomas “Doss’ Granara and his wif,e Cheryl, all of East Boston; grandmother of Jaclyn and her husband, Matthew, Thomas, Joseph, Paul, Bryann, David Jr, Alyssa and her husband, John, Taylor and her husband, Alex. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
At her request all services are private. Please leave messages of condolence for the family on her Tribute Page at MagrathFuneralHome.com.