Carmen J. Pisano, born February 1, 1920, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at her home. Born in Monte Carasso, Switzerland she came to the San Jose area in 1932. She was married to her loving husband of 60 years, Anthony E. Pisano of San Jose, who died in 2001. Carmen is survived by her son, A. Robert Pisano (Carolyn) and her daughter, Patricia A. Ruiz (Ron). She is also survived by six Grandchildren: Catherine Pisano Wade (Dylan), A. Daniel Pisano, Elizabeth Pisano, Alexandra Pisano, Allison Ruiz Daugherty (Matt), Jordan Ruiz and two (soon to be three) Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 19, 2013, 11:30 am, at Saint Clare Chapel, Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St. Santa Clara. Interment to follow in the family crypt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Notre Dame High School, San Jose from which Carmen graduated, www.ndsj.org or Hospice of The Valley, www.hospicevalley.org or Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org
