Photo courtesy of Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens
Tempe, Arizona
Feb 27, 1922 – May 6, 2011
Eliseo "Lee" Emma has gone on to be with the Lord. A man of faith, Eliseo was born in 1922, the son of an Italian-Pentecostal pioneer evangelist. He enlisted and served bravely in the US Navy during World War II. A proud Sicilian, "Mr. Lee" later opened Angelina's Pizzeria in Staten Island in...
Read MoreGood evening my most wonderful friend, Paul. I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather Lee. You and your mother will be in my thoughts and prayers. You guys did your very best to take care of him. I am sure that though he was confused at times, he knew how much you both loved him and even in his final years, he still seemed happy. God bless you both.
Nicole Hannah
May 11, 2011 | Scottsdale, AZ
I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather, Paul. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Work has been so crazy and life isn’t getting any easier either. I have been having an extremely tough time and just not myself. Please give your mom a big hug for me. Paul, I’m here if you need anything.
Alicia Eaton
May 11, 2011 | Scottsdale, AZ
I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I'd had no idea of Lee's background (when I used to come into Angelina's). You are justifiably proud of him and his contribution to this country. My condolences to you and your family.
Sandra Zummo
May 11, 2011 | Staten Island, NY
I am sorry for your family's loss. Your grandfather sounded like a great man.
Clare C.
May 11, 2011 | Scottsdale, AZ
Im sorry for your loss... God bless your Papaela... He will be missed!!!
Michael A. Iafrato
May 11, 2011 | Flagstaff, AZ
We had not seen Lee since his days of
living on Staten Island,but we could never forget him. He was always so happy to hear from us. Our favorite
memory of Lee are the years he owned
Angelina's Pizzeria, making his pizza's
in the window wearing his famous
sailor hat. Our deepest sympathy to
his wonderful Family
Go in Peace Lee
Love Angela & John
Angela Pasquale
May 09, 2011 | Staten Island, NY
We had not seen Lee since his days of
living on Staten Island,but we could never forget him. He was always so happy to hear from us. Our favorite
memory of Lee are the years he owned
Angelina's Pizzeria, making his pizza's
in the window wearing his famous
sailor hat. Our deepest sympathy to
his wonderful Family
Go in Peace Lee
Love Angela & John
May 09, 2011
I am so very sorry about your grandfather's passing. He sounded like a great man! I like his last words! So good!...again I'm sorry for your loss.
Noelle Nikpour
May 09, 2011 | New York, NY
"(His last words) I love it."
Andrea Tantaros
May 09, 2011