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Elisa DiBiase Obituary
PORTLAND -- Elisa Marie DiBiase was a special beautiful girl. At 11 years old she was asked by God to take his hand on May 29, 2011. As the oldest daughter of Michael and Melissa DiBiase, Elisa taught everyone she met just how special life is. She gave her family the gift of love as she fought every day to be here. Elisa also gave them the opportunity to learn to enjoy life's simple pleasures.
Elisa accomplished the 5th grade in the Life Skills Class at Riverton Elementary School. She loved to go for walks, watch the wind blow and family camping trips. She also enjoyed babies, books, songs and school. You could see her joy when she was around people; she was truly a social butterfly. One of the little pleasures Elisa enjoyed was to watch her little sister, Gianna play. Her favorite pals were Dora the Explorer, those who joined Blue in finding Blues Clues, and anyone living on Sesame Street. Elisa showed her love for people and things with a twinkle in her eye and her beautiful smile. Her eyes told a story and her giggles were her voice. You didn't need to hear her say 'I love you.' One look into her eyes, and you just knew.
Surviving are her parents, Michael and Melissa DiBiase; little sister, Gianna; mimi and papa, Michaelene and Dennis DiDonato, grammy, Melinda Dorazio; aunties, Taresa DiDonato and Doreen DiBiase; uncles, Patrick Dorazio and James Dorazio; cousins, Lincoln and Joey; great-grandmother, Joyce Slater; and many many great- aunts, uncles and cousins. Elisa was predeceased by her grandfather, Dominic Dorazio; great-uncle, Vincent Dorazio; and great-grandparents, Dominic Sr. and Nicoletta Dorazio, Adelbert Slater and Jeannette and Harry Dinsmore.
Elisa Marie DiBiase
Family and friends may visit from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. Prayers will be recited at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the funeral home, followed by the celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 72 Federal St., Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare.com.
Elisa's family extends their appreciation to the staff at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, PICU, and all of the Riverton School Staff and Elisa's Life Skills classmates. They also recognize the care, compassion and expertise of Dr. Erik Gunno and staff, Dr. 'Maggie' Zamboni and UHC for Kids and Dr. Alan Morris and staff at Pediatric Specialty Care Group. There were so many people working together to help Elisa live each day to her fullest potential. Nurse Nancy Hewitt, Elisa's visiting nurse for 11 years, was there from the beginning to the end. There are no words to express the love the family has for Nancy as she went far above and beyond all expectations. Nancy will forever be a part of their family. 'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!'
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to defray expenses to:
Elisa Memorial Fund
Care of Michaelene DiDonato
1946 Washington Ave.
Portland, Maine 04103
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Memories and Condolences
for Elisa DiBiase
Taresa DiDonato
June 12, 2011
Elisa Marie, you are going to live on through everyone who loves you. I will never forget your smile, your laugh, even the punches in the face or the karate chops to the throat. I know you are looking down on us & helping us through this tough time. Auntie loves you.. "there was a little mouse who lived in a house way way way up in heaven." Until we meet again my special angel...
Love you always & forever,
Auntie
Donna Baker
June 7, 2011
Melissa, Mike and Gianna - Dale and I send our sincerest condolences. I've been thinking about you all week. Elisa's spirit remains alive in all of us. Call if you need anything.
June 7, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss Melissa and Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family at this time. ~ Shauni Drake(Acworth,Ga)
Paula Blowers/ Christie
June 6, 2011
My family is so sorry for your loss and hope you can find a way to get through this tough time, My daughter was in the life skills program at riverton 7 years ago so I am not sure we new each other but we still feel your pain and your daughter is one of the Angels now looking down over her family <3
June 6, 2011
Fly, Fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud,the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love.
I will miss my angel Elisa Marie,
Elisa watch over me.
Love your Mimi
Pamela Slater
June 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
Randi Szumowski (Buck)
June 3, 2011
In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing. ~Robert Ingersoll
I'm sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you
Tedd, Judi and Josh Slater
June 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
Lincoln Guimond
June 3, 2011
Mike and Melissa, Elisa is now in Heaven dancing with the angels. She is with God and the rest of your family waiting for you all to be reunited. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless. Lincoln
June 3, 2011
Melissa, Michael, & Family --
From my view, you all gave Elisa happiness, joy, & humor -- and looking in her eyes, I'm sure she gave that joy to you over and over. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family. My blessings to Elisa and all that cared for her. I will always remember you and the love you gave Elisa.
Peace,
Gary Allegretta
Jim&Debi Swain
June 3, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
June 3, 2011
Melissa, Mike and family
May God fill you all with His Peace and Love at this time. Elisa is God's spcial child and heaven is now rejoicing at her coming home and being able to sing and dance as she was meant to do! Elisa will be waiting and sending special prayers for her Mom and Dad and sister till you are all together again. Rejoice for Elisa, her pain is over and she is now a little girl again having fun with all the other children in heaven.
God will give you everything you need to get through this time of your life till you are reunited again with all of your loved ones.
God bless all of you!
Pat Guimond & family
Lizotte Family
June 2, 2011
Melissa, Michael & Gia,
No matter how far We are always here! We love you guys! Strength will come from the love you guys have in one another and from all Elisa has taught you. <3
Erin Lizotte
June 2, 2011
From the moment I found out your Momma was pregnant you had me around your finger..then sitting outside that door I heard your first cry...you captivated me..the first time I held you and looked into those eyes You stole my heart forever! My little Angel! The memories I have warm my heart and keep your smile bright within me forever. I love you Elisa.
Kim Langway
June 2, 2011
Melissa, Michael,and Gianna, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will never forget Elisa's big smile and her giggle and she will always have a special place in my heart. Love Kim (CNA)
Tapley Family
June 2, 2011
Melissa,Family We were sorry to hear of your loss, our hearts go out to you an your family at this time an weeks to come. May your memories bring you comfort at this time. Love Aunt Betty Uncle Michael, Kevin, Stephen, Ryan
Cynthia Jokien
June 2, 2011
As a mom I full understand the pain, hurt grief and heartache all o fyou who knew this little girl and loved. May her memories help to soothe all those feelings now and for always. a mom ho lost her oly daughter. mom of Gus31. Fred 29 and the late Frankie May born the 22 of August and passed tge 30 of October . young ladies REST I PEace! MOM J
Susan O'Carroll
June 2, 2011
To Michelene & Dennis & Family...God has asked for another Angel to join him. My Heart goes out to you. Please know I am thinking of you at this time. May God look down upon your Family.
Randy&Anita Buck
June 2, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ann Leighton
June 2, 2011
My beautiful little angel, I will miss you always and remember how much you giggled when I would sign milk and bananas to you. You and your family are very special to me and will remain so for the rest of my life. You taught me the most joyful things cannot be bought but that are simply there and to enjoy life while we are here no matter what our circumstances. Michael, Melissa and Gianna, my heart aches for you and the loss of Elisa. It is a blessing to know you and to have known Elisa. Love, hugs and kisses. Auntie Ann
Melinda Dorazio
June 2, 2011
Michael, Melissa and Gianna, May God give you the courage with every day tasks. Love Mom
Elisa will remain in our hearts forever and I will always remember her smile. I love you Elisa with all my heart, and God Bless you and your family,
Love Grammie
Angela Buck
June 2, 2011
Melissa & Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending my deepest sympathy & love to each one of you.
Victoria Brown
June 2, 2011
May God love carry you through this difficult time in your life.
Deborah Hunter
June 2, 2011
To the DiBiase family, I didn't know Elisa, but my heart goes out to you. I also had the good fortune to have Nancy Hewitt in my life when my granddaughter Brooke was dying.I'm so glad Elisa knew that she was much loved.I will always remember the dear face I saw in the obituary on June 2, 2011. Bless you all.
Heather Jackson
June 2, 2011
Grammy Melinda Dorazio,
I am so sorry for you and your family on the loss of such a special little girl. Hugs to you for strength.
June 2, 2011
To Grammy Melinda Dorazio, my heart goes out to you and your family with such a huge loss of a wonderful little girl. Hugs to you for strength.
Heather Jackson, Chelsea,ME
Cayla Dinsmore-Day
June 2, 2011
Elisa, you were a beauty inside and out and now you are a beautiful angel soaring above the clouds watching over everyone! I can just see you now up there wrapped up in the arms of our loving Nana and Grampy happy and smiling! May you rest in the sweetest peace and know that you are forever loved and will never be forgotten! R.I.P. sweet angel girl!!
Love: your cousin Cayla and family!!
Patty Schools
June 2, 2011
Dear Michael, Melissa, Gianna, Melinda, Rita & Anna -- My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this painful period of saying goodbye to such a beautiful, precious little soul. The first and only time I met Elisa, I was profoundly moved by her innocence and a beautiful sense of joy within her. It is very obvious that this saintly child was beloved by her whole family. I know that the pain in your hearts will not go away for a long time, and hope & pray that the comfort, love and promise of our Heavenly Father will help to ease that pain as you visualize your baby girl being held in the loving, maternal arms of our Holy Blessed Mother Mary as our Lord Jesus holds her hands in His hands and welcomes her into the Beautific Vision of the Holy Face of God...
nancy millett
June 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melinda Dorazio
June 2, 2011
Miss Elisa, You will be deeply missed by all you have touched. I will always keep your smile in my heart forever. God Blessed us when you was born and will continute to Bless us with your memories. LOVE YOU 4-Ever Grammie
Angela DiDonato
June 2, 2011
Dearest Elisa,
You were the light of your family's eyes. May you rest in peace, and watch over everyone still here. We will always love you, and may you sing with the angels.
Robert DiDonato
June 2, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patti Campbell
June 2, 2011
Melissa, Mike and Gianna,
Thank you for the opportunity to work with Elisa, she will always have a special place in my heart as will all of you.
There is no shadow without sunlight behind it.
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