Elizabeth (Deane) Marchisio, 77, of New Bedford died May 3, 2007 at home after a brief illness.
She was the wife of the late Richard S. Marchisio.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Doyle) Deane, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Marchisio was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church and a former communicant of St. Lawrence Church where she volunteered every year with the Catholic Charities Appeal. She was the recipient of the Marian Medal from the Diocese of Fall River for her years of service.
Mrs. Marchisio enjoyed golf and was an active member of the County Club of New Bedford. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School and was active with alumni activities.
Survivors include her son, Richard S. Marchisio, Jr., and his wife Nancy, of Rochester; a brother, John Deane, and his wife Gabrielle, of West Chester, PA; two grandchildren, Sarah and Christian Marchisio; three nieces and a nephew.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Tuesday, May 8th at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Julie Billiart Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, May 7th from 5-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of New Bedford, 166 Jenny St., New Bedford, MA 02740 or the YMCA, 25 South Water St,. New Bedford, MA 02740.