Obituary of Francis A. Lisi

Lisi, Francis A. Age 72 of Elmira, NY. He was born June 20, 1940 in Elmira, son of the late Joseph and Philomena (Coletta) Lisi and passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. In addition to his parents, Francis was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Sharon K. (Corbett) Lisi on January 2, 2011; brother Tony Lisi, sisters Theresa Manzari and Mary Rose Lisi. He is survived by his sons, Stephen of Atlanta, GA, Mark of Elmira, NY with his son Nicholas, son and daughter-in-law James and Penny of Marathon, NY with their daughters Giovanna, Olivia and Marissa; sister and brother-in-law, Anne Marie and James Griffin of Meriden, CT; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Daniel & Patricia Corbett of Chatanooga,TN, brother-in-law Joseph Manzari of Albany, NY, sister-in-law Barbara Corbett of Phoenix, AZ, along with several nieces and nephews. He retired from Fay's and Eckerd's Drug Store and was employed at St. Anthony's and St. Patrick's Churches. Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 10 am at St. Patrick's Church. Rev. Richard T. Farrell, Celebrant, with a special memory of his wife Sharon. Committal prayers and interment for both Fran and Sharon will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Family and friends are then invited to a reception honoring the lives of Fran and Sharon at the IAV Club, 1070 Magee St., Elmira. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.