Born in Fall River, a daughter of John L. Benfeito of Fall River and the late Lorraine (Silvia) Benfeito, she had been a lifelong resident of the city.
She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and received her certification in nursing from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. She worked as an L.P.N. at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital for many years. Lisa’s best times were spent with her nieces, nephews, and godchildren who were her pride and joy.
In addition to her husband and father she is survived by one sister, Judith McPherson and her husband Alexander of Fall River, one brother, Steven J. Benfeito and his wife Susan of West Warwick, RI, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren, and in-laws.
Her Funeral will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 8:00AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE 178 Winter Street Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00AM in Sacred Heart Church Linden Street Fall River. Visiting hours Friday from 3:00 to 7:00PM. Contributions in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.
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