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Castiglione Funeral Home

544 Old Post Road #3

Greenwich, Connecticut

Elyse Screnci Obituary

Screnci, Elyse
Elyse Screnci, (nee Puma), 60, passed away on May 4, 2015 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. A proud resident of Old Greenwich for almost 25 years. A former member of the Junior League of Greenwich, a member of The Rocky Point Club and was the founder of Adventure Kids in downtown Greenwich. Elyse was the 3rd generation to serve as President of Epic Contracting Company in Brooklyn, NY. Looking for a new challenge, Elyse received her Real Estate License in 2013. Elyse enjoyed being active where she ran five miles a day with her "running group" everyday for 15 years around Tod's Point. When she took a day off, they would bicycle to Banksville. She was also an avid tennis player and New York sports team fan. She leaves behind a wealth of friendships that enhanced her life and happiness. Elyse is the devoted mother of Alessandra, Michael and Daniela; cherished daughter of Eleanor Puma and loving companion of Ron Ceraso. Elyse was predeceased by her father, J. Albert Puma in 2009 and her brother, Richard in 1978.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Castiglione Funeral Home 544 Old Post Road #3, Greenwich, CT from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.

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Published by Greenwich Time from May 5 to May 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Elyse Screnci

17 Entries

Sheila Myles

May 9, 2015

To Elanore. I am so sorry for your loss. I rember Alyse as a young girl when she was friends with Elizabeth Kalish.

Chariss Lewis

May 9, 2015

It saddens me to learn of your passing. I do believe you are in a better place. I loved you, from the moment I met you, your loving compassionate way. Caroline, my autistic granddaughter, loved you and was drawn to you and you to her. Your love and concern for Marko Manning touched my heart also. We will miss you today, tomorrow and all the days to come. Peace to your family. Chariss

May 8, 2015

Dear Eleanor, Alessandra, Daniela, Michael and Ron....there are no words to express my feelings for you at this time. My heart goes out to all of you. I prayed and prayed as many did. Please believe that she is alive and free in heaven where illness is forbidden and we return to our complete selves again wihout pain. Please believe that she sees all that is going on in all of your lives and will try to give you signs at times. Peace be with all of you.

Elyse, you have a beautiful family. I have been frozen since I learned of your situation. We met back in Brooklyn at Brooklyn College and were friends until after you graduated C.W. Post and then I dont know what happened. I know that despite the circumstances, that you are alive and free of this in heaven and that you will be with your mother and children always watching and guiding them. I will see you again I know. The amount of lives that you have touched is amazing. You are so loved and so beautiful.

Love,
Barbara Eileen Berenbaum of Brooklyn, NY ....living in Long Island at the moment

Annette Lazzaro

May 7, 2015

Elyse, I will always remember you for your cheerful smile. I am thankful that I met you and will always carry your memory in my "back pocket" so when things get tough I will draw from your strength and I know I will be able to move mountains with you in my corner. Rest in peace.

May 6, 2015

Elyse your smile, cheerfulness, and beautiful face will be missed. you are in heaven with your grandparent's, brother and father. you were a part of them all. you will be missed very much by me. be at peace!!!
albert daniti

Sarita Gellman

May 6, 2015

I am so saddened to learn of Elyse's passing. A childhood friend from Brooklyn, we shared many memories. Reading some of these remembrances only proves how remarkable and treasured she was. Love you and will miss you always - Sarita

Kimberly Kelly

May 6, 2015

Elyse--my first memory of you was at a women's luncheon in Rome. ( The really dreadful-hotel-conference-room-kind.) I looked around the room for a place to sit and in a sea of pretension I heard a somewhat raucous, very honest, laugh. It was coming from you. I made the best beeline of my life and grabbed the chair next to you. In an instant it was clear---you were the real deal. The honesty I heard in your laugh defined who you were---pure, confident, and filled with joy. I asked if you spoke Italian and you answered "abbastanza bene" which means, just good enough. Again, I was struck by your honesty and became forever smitten. My dear, beautiful, exceedingly real Elyse: you may have spoken Italian just good enough, but as a friend---and especially as a mother---you were exceptional. Ti voglio bene. Kim

May 6, 2015

I am so sad to hear this news. Elyse, I know you are in heaven. Marilyn Daniti

Frank Daniti

May 6, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

marie matarese-blasi

May 6, 2015

Your love, light and class will live forever in the hearts of your family and friends.

Fredricka Shakespeare

May 5, 2015

Elyse...you were my best friend from the day I met you in Italy 27 years ago. I never imagined I would have to learn to live without you. I am not enjoying it. Roman was so proud to be your Godson. You were my family's greatest cheerleader. Our hearts are broken. Thank you for the incredible honor of being Daniela's Godmother. I promised you then and I promise her now that I will always be there for her. I love you Elyse and can't wait to see you again:)
Find some great running trails for us!

Sem Girls

Bettyann

May 5, 2015

There are no words to ease the pain caused by a loved one's passing. Words are simply words. Please though, for those Elyse loved and left behind, take some comfort in her legacy. The wonderful family she created, the values she instilled and her continued demonstration of love for all of those she cared about.
Elyse...you were taken much too soon.

Cindy Bailey

May 5, 2015

I'm sad to learn of this horrible news! Elyse was always smiling and the first to say hello. RIP my friend, and may God Bless your family and keep you close in heart. You will be missed.

Carol Barbieri

May 5, 2015

I am sad to her of Elyses passing. We went to st Agnes seminary together for grammar school and I got to see her again a couple of years ago at the reunion. May she rest in peace.
Carol Barbieri

Kaye and Jeff Lewis

May 5, 2015

I'm so saddened to learn of your mother's passing. May you find comfort now in remembering her love for you. Alessandra, Michael and Daniela, you and your mother will be in my prayers.

Elyse and Dad

Alice Cerniglia

May 5, 2015

My dear Elyse, My heart weeps for your spirit and love. I was chosen to be your sponser for your conformation and have always watched and cared after you in my heart and thoughts. My condolences to your Children and Mother my beloved Aunt Eleanor. My prayers are with you always.

ViVi Nabuco

May 5, 2015

I met Elyse through her lifetime friend Fredricka Shakespeare Manning, and always thought of her as one of the most gracious people I have ever known.

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