Ernestine E. Tolisano

TOLISANO, Ernestine E. 81, of St. Pete Beach, passed away peacefully at her home June 12th. Born in St. Agatha, ME, she moved to Hartford, CT in 1948 where she met & married her late husband, James F. Tolisano, Sr. In 1959 the family moved to St. Petersburg. After her husband passed away in 1972 Mrs. "T" took over the family business, the Treasure Island Fun Center until its sale in 1998. She was an active member of St. Johns Catholic Church and was very involved with the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce and Holiday Isles Soroptimist Club. She was a past president of the Florida Amusement & Vending Assn. and a board of director for the Amusement & Music Operators of America. One of 14 children, she is survived by her brothers Patrick & Rene Hebert. She was the dedicated and loving mother of Thomas, Michael, Edward, Margaret Laneri, James and Valerie Bukowski; 14 loving grandchildren, Christopher, Kristin, Steven, Jennifer, Corey, Eric, Danielle, Jacquelyn, Kristina, Jamie, Brandi, Marissa, Sabrina & Leah; 4 great grandchildren, Coreya, James, Kyle and Brody and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends, Monday June 15th from 5-7 pm with wake service at 6 pm at Brett Funeral Home, St. Petersburg. A memorial mass will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 10 am with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can by made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Susan G. Komen Foundation. On line Memorial & Guestbook @ www.brettfuneralhome.net