Amelia R. Liska, of Congers, N.Y., 97 years old, passed away on November 11, 2019. She was born in Rockland Lake, N.Y. on April 3, 1922 to Rosina and Gaetano Venezia. She graduated from Congers High School in 1940 and married the love of her life, John, in 1946. "Mel", as she liked to be called, worked as a legal secretary until the age of 80. She was an active life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Congers Fire Dept. and belonged to Congers II Senior Citizens Club. Attending bingo nights, watching the Yankees, Mets, Giants, & Jets were some of her favorite pleasures. She was predeceased by her husband, John; brothers, William and Anthony; and sisters, Ann and Fanny. She is survived by daughter, Eileen (Bob); her son, John (Liz); brother John Venezia of Gulfport, MS.; five grandchildren, Robert, Adrienne, Meghan, Jennifer, and John; along with five great-grandchildren, Cole, Anthony, Sadie, Emma, & Shae, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 13th, from 4-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home in Congers, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m. at St Paul's Church, Congers, followed by interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Rockland Lake, N.Y.
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