Sister Bette DiCesare, SSJ (Sr. M. Paul Joseph) passed on May 18, 2026. Daughter of the late Albert and Assunta "Sue" Lavoritore DiCesare; sister of Carole DiCesare of San Diego and the late Albert DiCesare, Jr. (Joanna D'Alssandro); aunt of Mary (James) Haderer; Joseph DiCesare, Pam Warren, Lisa Aebli (Christopher) great aunt of Tara Bochucinski, Kelsey Haderer, Christopher, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Ethan (Anne), Samuel and Anabelle; great great aunt of Chloe. Family and friends may call at Sisters of St Joseph Clarence Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, Wednesday May 27 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Sisters of St Joseph Clarence Residence Chapel, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, Wednesday May 27 at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Although the liturgy will not be livestreamed, a video recording of the Mass will be available on the Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo Facebook page (@BuffaloSSJ) the following day for those wishing to join in prayer and remembrance. Online condolences may be sent to www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
