Lisa Cissel

Lisa was my roomate and great friend at St. Lawrence. Somehow, we lost touch after graduation until just 4 months ago when I got a "Hamilton College Welcome to Incoming Freshman Parents" email from someone named Martha Robbins of Connecticut. Through a series of email exchanges, her relationship to Lisa was revealed and she put us in touch with each other. It felt SO GOOD to begin the 33 year "catch up" with Lisa. I didn't know about her illness and she had way too much else to tell me. ...

Dear Cissel Family,
The Garofalo family would like to thank Lisa for endless moments of fascination & joy in the classroom. Her inspiration lives on in this magical world that she cherished so deeply. All of our love and deepest sympathy, Marie,John,Juliana,Matt,JP & Frankie

Knowing Lisa for ever as many of us have, the service for her was the best ever. As awkward as it sounds to come out of a funeral and say "wasn't that great!" I have to say that each of the the 3 kids and the everyone elso who spoke were "spot on" as they say. It was the first time I felt the positive presense of a person, Lisa, in the church with us all. As sad as her passing was, the energy she had was present through the passion of each speaker. She'll always be missed but never...

Prayers for Lisa's family and for Lisa. We grew up together at Saint Timothy's and Timothy Dwight Elementary School. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. (the Rev'd Canon) Lee Crawford

John & The Girls,
I first met Lisa 40 years ago as a member of my homeroom '71/'72. Over the years the 5 of us have bonded in various ways. For now, let me say that it was a privileged being at her funeral; the memories shared on Thursday highlighted the LOVE that she shared with all who knew her. We are all better people having experienced her LOVE! God has blessed the 4 of you for being with her on a daily basis! It was fitting that YOU and others shared her life with so many,...

She wanted me to call her Lisa instead of Mrs. Cissel and to my son, Jonathan (Jonny) she was known as his beloved Mrs.Cissel. Jonny and I were blessed to have Lisa in our lives, a very caring and warm human being with a loving smile. She spent afternoons with Jonny nurturing,teaching, and caring for him while I worked. I knew my son was in great hands. She would say he's the son she didn't have and it was her pleasure. She baked cookies and banana bread for him and they played games as...

We remember Lisa's gentle sweetness with all the little children in the neighborhood. May the love of family and friends help sustain you in this sad time.
Brian, Wendy, India, Anders, and Olivia Lindquist

Ellie and Family,

Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. May all of your wonderful memories bring you peace.

My sympathy goes to you and your entire family.

With Love,

Robyn Kennedy