Name: Service for Lisa Stefanacci
Start: 2013-09-26T22:00:00.000Z
Location: El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley and El Camino Memorial Park

Stefanacci, Lisa DEL MAR -- Lisa Stefanacci of Del Mar died September 20, 2013. Born February 26, 1966, Lisa graduated Montclair NJ High School and Georgetown Univ. Lisa received MA from NYU, PhD from UCSD, and carried out research at the Salk Institute on brain bases of memory and emotion. In 2005, Lisa took ownership of The Book Works in Del Mar, which she maintained until 2011. Lisa is survived by husband, Thomas Albright, and son, Anthony Albright, of Del Mar, as well as mother, Carol Del Tufo Harmon, and stepfather, Albert Harmon, of San Diego, and half-sister, Jeanne-Marie Stefanacci, of New Jersey. Services to be held 3 p.m., September 26, El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego. In lieu of flowers, please consider donation in Lisa's name to San Diego Central Library.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 26, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Stefanacci

Sponsored by El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley and El Camino Memorial Park and Mortuaries (Sorrento Valley).

13 Entries

posina

September 23, 2021

With time memories fade away, but with Lisa--with her characteristic generosity of spirit--the warmth of the memories of spending Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas with Lisa's family becomes more palpable :-)

posina

September 20, 2020

The generosity of your spirit is inspirational Lisa!

Rest in peace.

thanking you,
yours truly,
posina

Venkata Rayudu Posina

September 26, 2019

I still find it difficult to think that Lisa is no longer with us. Lisa's kind-heartedness and warm hospitality is unparalleled. Rest in peace Lisa.

posina

December 22, 2014

Dear Anthony, Carol, and Tom,
It's shocking to hear Lisa is no more. I'm struggling to believe it. Lisa made me feel like I was part of your family; it was her generosity of spirit that made me feel like I was at home during all my years at Salk. She truly was an embodiment of large spirited; her warmth makes it all the more hard to come to terms with her passing. I still vividly remember all the Christmas holidays I was fortunate to spend with her. It must be very hard on you. I hope and pray you find comfort in the fond memories of your shared experiences.
Yours,
posina

Queen Bee

Elaine Ellerton

February 19, 2014

Not a day goes by that I don't think about my little Lisa. I have never known someone so fiery, passionate and intelligent, all rolled into one. When I moved away, I wouldn't have any communication with her for months on end, but when I came back to SD, her reaction to seeing me made me feel like the most important person on earth and like not a day had gone by since I last spoke to her. I adored her.

I will always think of her, especially when reading The Giving Tree to my children. She once told me that she hated that book because she could never read it without crying, so I bought a copy for Anthony. Oh boy was she unamused when he insisted she read it to him every night for awhile! I recently found my copy that she gave to me, as revenge I suspect, on the birth of my first child; complete with an inscription from her telling me never to forget her. I won't, Lisa!

jeannie Graham

October 30, 2013

Lisa started out as an eyeglass patient and became a dear friend. Her death is shocking and tragic. I will forever have happy memories of this adorable tiny woman with a huge heart and warm loving personality. My deepest heartfelt condolences to her son and family..
Soar with angels my friend..xo
Jeannie Graham

Mike Atamian

October 14, 2013

I just accidentally heard of Lisa's passing. I remember talking to her when she owned the Book Works, which I loved to visit. She was a very classy lady who had a definite passion for what she did. My condolences to her family on their loss.

Susan McEachern

October 3, 2013

My husband and I just found out about Lisa and are so sad. We loved to talk to her at Bookworks. She was a classy, lovely lady.
Susan McEachern and David Bittar

Leona Green

September 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's death. She was a wonderful friend and inspiration to my brother. My heart felt sympathy goes out to all who knew and loved her. May time and memories ease your sorrow.

Sincerely,
Leona Green

Bonnie Turnamian

September 27, 2013

Please accept our sympathies on the loss of Lisa. We remember her as a little girl at the Jersey shore. God Bless you all at this most difficult time. Bonnie and Pete Turnamian

Rose Jabin

September 26, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to Lisa's husband, son , and family.
Rose Jabin.

September 26, 2013

Anyone who knows Lisa knows that these words from Jane Austen say it all:
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.”

We miss you Little Lise!
Love, Tina

Brooke Burton

September 26, 2013

I met Lisa in the Book Works and joined the classics book group. I was drawn to her love of reading, her enthusiasm for the Book Works, and her warm and endearing presence. I loved our Saturday morning discussions over coffee and pastries. The group has held together over the years and we will continue on in Lisa's memory.

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