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Lisa Sisco Obituary
Westwood, Mass. - Lisa A. Sisco, PhD, 57, passed away at home on March 5, 2020, surrounded by her family.
Born in Norwich, Conn., she was a longtime Westwood, Mass., resident.
She was a longtime professor of English at Johnson and Wales University and co-founder and owner of Sisco Berluti.
She was the devoted mother of Ling Soucy and Oscar Soucy (Westwood); loving daughter of John L. Sisco and the late Mary Jo (DePalo) Sisco (Norwich, Conn.); sister of Maria Sisco (Pittsburgh), Carolyn (James) Berluti (Westwood), John (Evan) Sisco Jr. (Keller, Texas), Michael (Mimi) Sisco (Norwich, Conn.), Ann Marie Sisco (New Rochelle, N.Y.), Peter (Lisa) Sisco (Oakdale, Conn.). Also survived by her former husband, Robert J. Soucy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a loving community of friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, March 8, from 2-5 p.m. at the Holden-Dunn-Lawler Funeral Home (www.hdlfuneralhome.net). A service of Thanksgiving celebrating Lisa's life
will be held Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m. at the Woodland Country Club, 1897 Washington St., Newton, Mass., with reception to follow.
Lisa's family acknowledges the team at the Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies at Mass General Hospital Cancer Center.
Direct donations in her memory to support cancer research under Dr. Lipika Goyal at https://because.massgeneral.org/fundraiser/2700099. Contributions can be made payable to Mass. General Hospital, c/o Development Office, Attn: Meagan Coons, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Note "In memory of Lisa Sisco" in the memo line.
Lisa's family is extraordinarily grateful to the many neighbors and friends who have shown their love of Lisa in so many heartfelt ways.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shock! Tung
October 17, 2022
Miss you Lisa, thanks for your great knowledge and patience to teach me, make me strong and talent.
Now I can tell I'm a great manager and key person to helped couple of start-ups become to the great companies, that all from your inspired.
Thanks again, you're always my beautiful and important teacher.
Jeanne DeSario
April 6, 2020
Carolyn and family, please know how sorry I feel for your tremendous loss , LIsa left a piece of her with all of us that I will always treasure sending hugs with love Jeanne
Dr. Candace Adams
April 6, 2020
Thank you for allowing me to share this memory.
I first saw the sisters' bracelets in an In-Style magazine. Being an accessory junkie, I immediately googled the company and found the website, name, and number. I do not remember exactly why, but I called the company, and Lisa answered the phone. We spoke for a few minutes, and I was thrilled that the "one of the owners" of the company was kind enough to take time to speak with me and find out a little about me.
In the last ten or so years, I have collected too many bracelets to count. I wear the bracelets in sets and individually. They bring me great joy.
I am profoundly sorry for your loss and for the loss of a true creative. Had we lived closer, I know that your sister and I might have been friends.
I will think of Lisa when I wear my bracelets.
Fondly,
Dr. Candace Brown Adams
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Yi Jin
March 10, 2020
R.I.P Prof. Lisa Sisco, you are a great teacher, we will always remember you. Student from Beijing, China
Ann Zuccardy
March 10, 2020
My heart is breaking for Lisa's children and family. I first met Lisa in high school. Later on, when I was in grad school, I came upon a scholarly article she had written for her PhD and we reconnected based on a mutual love of literature and writing. What a kind, compassionate, and thoughtful woman!
Kristen
March 9, 2020
Lisa was a wonderful colleague, she had such a collaborative spirit. I enjoyed working with her so much. She will be missed tremendously.
Barbara O
March 9, 2020
Lisa was a great person. I enjoyed the years I worked with her at J&W Graduate School. She was so great with all of the students. You will be missed. My condolences to Ling, Oscar and the Sisco family.
Tim Woznick
March 9, 2020
Such sad news...my heart goes out to the family..she was a great teacher
Carole Schroeder
March 8, 2020
The world is a more beautiful place because of Lisa. So gifted and so giving. I will think of her beauty with each bracelet I own of her design. My condolences to the family..
Ben Silberman
March 8, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Diane Gardner
March 7, 2020
Dear Lisa, your bright light, smile and sweet soul will be missed at Yoga for You. You have shown us the true definition of grace and ease.
March 7, 2020
Dear Carolyn,
We are so sorry for the loss of your bright and beautiful sister. With deepest sympathy to the whole family and much love, Dan and Tricia Carey
Kevin Riley
March 7, 2020
So sad to see such a kind and happy person leave us. Our deepest sympathy to the great Sisco family and extended friends and family, which are many. We're blessed to have her and Mary looking over us now from above.
March 7, 2020
My Dear Friend,
I will miss you more than you know. I thank you for the inspiration and your guidance throughout the lase several years. I only wish I knew you earlier but you have been a major influence in my life.
Rest in peace and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you!
Linda K
Theodore Richard
March 7, 2020
John, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Daughter.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on this terrible loss.
Dr. Martin & Beverly Sivula
March 7, 2020
May you rest in peace and blessings to all loved ones.
AL,Pam Gulowsen
March 6, 2020
To John and the entire Sisco families may your fond memories help you in this time of sorrow and know that our prayers are with you all.
Nancy A.
March 6, 2020
John, her dad, Lisas children sister, brothers, nieces and nephews my prayers and condolences are with you all, so sorry for your loss.
Yvonne and Rick Renwick
March 6, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear about Lisa. She was a remarkable person. Our hearts are sad for all of the family. You are all in our thoughts.
Barbara Andersen-Grabarek
March 6, 2020
I reconnected with Lisa a short time ago at a reunion of sorts at a mutual friends. I was told she was battling this horrible disease but I was taken by her optimism and warmth for every one that was there. She was always beautiful inside and out and that's how I'll remember her. My sympathies to the entire Sisco family and her closest friends.
Scott Barbarossa
March 6, 2020
Beautiful person in every way..
Linda Krone
March 6, 2020
Lisa had the most infectious smile and warm heart. A true lady who brought passion to everything she touched. She will be dearly missed. Our hearts go out to Ling and Oscar and all the Sisco family . May Her Memory Be Eternal .
Love
Linda and Michael Krone
Marilyn Slutsky
March 6, 2020
"Most people think an exceptional existence is filled with game changing events. But true fulfillment comes from appreciating day-to-day interactions and conversations." author Ruth Reichl
Although I didn't have the privilege of day-to-day interactions with Lisa, I will cherish the conversations we did have because of the way I always felt in her presence. She was warm and wise and always fun and when the family got together you knew the day would be meaningful and happy and the food was guaranteed delicious because Lisa had her helping hands in all of it!!
We are sad and already feeling a profound loss but will try to always dwell on how fortunate we were to have her in our lives for the time that we did. Her children are a testament to the loving mother she was, her siblings and friends will be forever impacted by having her in their lives and we will all love her always.
Marilyn and David Slutsky
Jim Berluti
March 6, 2020
Lisa was a smart, kind, and talented women in so many ways. She was creative, well read, and a tremendous cook. Her devotion to her family was unwavering especially for her two children, Ling and Oscar. We will miss her dearly and the love she brought to all of us...Rest in piece and we love you.
March 6, 2020
To Ling,Oscar and the entire Sisco Family, we extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of this extraordinary young women. She was crazy smart; creative, imaginative. Funny, and so talented. Taken way too soon. With much love to you all, The Klemmer Family
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