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Lisa Bortolussi Obituary
AGAWAM- Lisa A. (Kolnicki) Bortolussi, 34, passed away suddenly on Thursday June 2, 2005 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Lisa was born in Springfield on August 22, 1970 the daughter of the late John and Irene (Boryczska) Kolnicki. Lisa is survived by her beloved husband of 14 years, Mark Bortolussi, six cherished children, Andrew (13), Victoria (11), Joseph (9), Alexandra (7), Diana (4), and Sara (2 weeks), her godmother, Joan Manicki of Indian Orchard, her mother and father-in-law, Louis and Fiorigia (Santaniello) Bortolussi of Palm Coast, FL, her brothers-in-law, Victor and his wife Susan, Louis and his wife Mary, Paul and his wife Ivanna, and her sister-in-law, Diana and her husband Russell. Five nieces, six nephews, and five cousins also survive Lisa. She has been a resident of Agawam since 1992 and had lived prior in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield. Lisa was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, Agawam. She attended Immaculate Conception School in Indian Orchard, graduated in 1987 from Cathedral High School, and Mass College of Pharmacy in Boston in 1992. Lisa was employed for the past nine years as a pharmacist at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, and had worked prior at Medical West in Springfield and Brooks Pharmacy in Sixteen Acres. Funeral services will begin on Wednesday June 8th at 9 a.m. from the Colonial-Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St. with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 823 Main St. with Rites of Committal in Agawam Center Cemetery, Main St. all in Agawam. Lisa's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday June 7th from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bortolussi Children Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of Western Mass, 1391 Main St. Springfield, MA 01103.
39 Entries
Mary Mellinger
July 1, 2005
I did not know your precious Lisa - but my heart hurts reading of her passing - my condolences to you and your children
Helen Coughlin
June 21, 2005
Mark and family,
I worked with Lisa at Baystate Medical Center For 3 years and cherished every shift that I worked with her. When I moved to florida I always knew I would never find someone as kind and caring to work with as she was. I will miss her always....
carolee and mark hannah
June 11, 2005
mark, we were shocked and saddened to here about lisa. You and your family are in our thoughts always. if there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
Lisa was a great person i dont think i ever saw her without a smile on her face. your 6 beautiful children will carry on her memory forever.
love carolee mark and zachary and hunter
stacey thomas
June 11, 2005
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Diana is in my daughter Mackenzie's nursery school class and she is so special. My thoughts are with you.
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Gina Nascembeni
June 9, 2005
Mark & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Joanna (Albano) Williamson
June 9, 2005
Mark, Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dave Anderson
June 9, 2005
Mark and children,
I can not begin to express my sincere sympathy and that of our family for your loss. I can not imagine how you will go on and move past this, but as Lisa would want, you will. Unfortunately, I didn't get to know you both as much as I now wish I had. All I will remember is Lisa's impish, infectious smile and her sweet, happy voice. Joseph and any of the children, as before, are always welcome in our home whenever they want to or whenever you need them to be. Linda, the boys and I will have you all in our thoughts, wishing for you a better future , in spite of this painful loss. Call on us anytime for anything. Our hearts go out to you all.
David, Linda, Connor, Liam and Devin
andrea Deshais
June 8, 2005
mark my heart goes out to you and your children, she was a very sweet person. i only knew her on family occasions for a short time, i am salina and kayleigh's aunt from their mothers side. you and your children will be in my thoughts.
salina bortolussi
June 8, 2005
uncle mark,
i know this is a very hard time for you but you know i am always here for you..auntie lisa was the best and she always looked at the good things in life never the bad i will miss her very much and i am positive everyone else will too. i love you and auntie lisa both very much and with all my heart. we will miss her. GOD BLESS YOU AND AUNTIE LISA AND ALL THE KIDS I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH.
- Salina
The Moore Family
June 8, 2005
I knew of your family only as an acquaintance. Your daughter in middle school has attended school with my son. I wish I knew why bad things happen to good people but I don't. I wish I could take away all the hurt and pain your family must feel. They say God doesn't give us more than we can handle and I suppose you'd argue with that but suffice it to say that the entire Town of Agawam, those you know and many you don't, have shed countless tears over your loss and continue to do so. I will pray for you and your children to stay strong and to know that one day, maybe you'll have an answer as to why this happened.
victor bortolussi
June 8, 2005
Mark,so sorry to hear of your sudden loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids.I'm sure with the help of your family and friends you'll get through these tough times your cousin Butch
Sandra Ross
June 7, 2005
Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Lisa will be missed on Glendale Road.
~David, Sandy, Andrew, and Sarah Ross~
Kerry-Ann Quinn
June 7, 2005
My deepest condolences on your loss. I worked with LIsa for a short time she was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
Karen and Eric Burns
June 7, 2005
Joe Joe is in my sons class and we just wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you and your children at this time. Be strong and may God Bless ALL OF YOU now and forever
The LaCroix Family
June 7, 2005
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
jeannine hughes
June 7, 2005
I've only known Lisa for a short time, worked with her at Baystate
Medical. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and children, she was a shining star and angel.
Lorinda Baker
June 7, 2005
Mark,
My heart breaks for you and the kids. Lisa was such a beautiful person both inside and out. She will be missed by everybody who knew her.
-Rindy
Malissa Burnham (Kupec)
June 7, 2005
My deepest sympathies to the Bortolussi family. I went to high school with Lisa and saw her many times at Medical West....she was a wonderful person (always smiling). Lisa and your family will always be in my prayers...she will be greatly missed. God bless all of you.
Tami Ferraiolo-Lemke
June 7, 2005
Mark, I am truly sorry to hear about the lose of your wife. Please except my deepest condolences.
Glen Butler
June 7, 2005
Dear Mark,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time.
Miss Eva Stockhamer
June 6, 2005
I teach Diana's movement class at Bambi Nursery school. She is such a lovely child and so much fun to be around. My heart & my prayers go to her and her whole family.
Miss Eva
MARICELIS PAGAN-DEHOYOS
June 6, 2005
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME. MY MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN. I WORKED WITH HER AND SHE WAS ALWAYS WITH A SMILE IN HER FACE. LISA'S MEMORY WILL LIVE FOREVER. SHE WAS A REAL ANGEL. MAY GOD BLESS HER FAMILY.
Heather Deso
June 6, 2005
I worked with Lisa at Baystate Medical Center. It would always be a good day if she was working because her outlook on life was always positive. My heart goes out to Lisa's husband and children. She was an angel and will be missed!
Lori and Brian Keeley
June 6, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Barbara Nitri
June 6, 2005
Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family. God Bless
John Veto
June 6, 2005
mark and family very sorry for your lost.Wish I could be there with you at this time. you and your family are in my prayer.
always uncle John
Tina & Anthony Ronghi
June 6, 2005
Our hearts and thoughts are with you every minute of every day. Lisa was the nicest, friendliest, and most caring person we knew. We were all so lucky to have her in our family. She left behind such a beautiful legacy..Andrew, Victoria, Joseph, Alexandra, Diana and baby Sara. May they always feel her love in their hearts. Mark, We love you and will always be here if you need anything. God Bless You All xoxoxoxoxo
Eric Bartosz
June 6, 2005
I'm so sorry for your loss Mark, my thoughts are with you.
Agawam Little League Dodgers
June 6, 2005
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My God Bless you.
Michelle & Joanne Adams
June 6, 2005
My mother works with Matt and WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. DEEP SADNESS AND SARROW
MY SHE BE YOUR SHINING STAR!!
Tim Jacques
June 6, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Mark. Please accept our sincerest sympathies. The Jacques Family; Tim Tina and Josh.
Julia Ferrer
June 6, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with
the family. Lisa was an angel who touched the hearts of every person
that she met. My deepest sympathy
Al Lewandowski
June 6, 2005
Lisa - Was such a good person and always had a smile no matter how tough her youth was. She spent her early years at 7 San Miguel St., E. Springfield with her mom in a duplex of her Aunt and Uncle- Anna L. & Alfred P. Lewandowski. As her older cousin I remember her from her birth through school,wedding and her children. She made her great uncle so happy when she took all the kids to see their great uncle at the Holyoke Soldier Home last year. God bless her in heaven.--Love,Al
Donna Smart
June 6, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa`s family at this time. I worked with Lisa and she was one of the nicest people you will ever meet. God Bless her and her family .
Agawam Firefighters
June 6, 2005
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother, and friend. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please do not hesitate if there is anything we can do. God Bless.
Cheri Lombardi
June 6, 2005
To the Bortolussi family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficut time. Lisa was truly a wonderful person. Cody was a very lucky boy to have shared his mornings before school with her and I thank her for welcoming him into her home. She will be missed.
Jackie Walsh Flummer
June 6, 2005
My most heartfelt condolences to Mark and his children and all of Lisa's family and friends.
Cheryl Graveline
June 6, 2005
My prayers, thoughts, sympathy and consdolences are with you daily. May God bless you, your family and may Lisa's memory live forever through her wonderful children and loving husband.
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