Marisa A. Lilla

Marisa A. Lilla, 77, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly Monday December 8, 2008 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center. She was born in Rome, Italy on January 21, 1931 daughter of Emilio and Emilia Bianchi Menichelli. On May 19, 1952 she married Americo F. Lilla in Rome, Italy. Later that year she immigrated to Kenosha, WI. to be with her husband. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1997. After being a homemaker for many years and teaching piano, Marisa worked as a prep cook for restaurants in Kenosha and Oshkosh. She was a member of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church. She enjoyed time with her family; word search puzzles; cooking; entertaining; knitting; and was involved in church activities. Everyone that met her enjoyed her company and special Italian accent. She is survived by her daughter, Giselle (Bruce) Cherek of Oshkosh; a sister, Marcella (Mario Peri) Menichelli-Peri of Rome, Italy; two grandchildren, Marisa and Stephan Cherek both of Oshkosh; brother-in-law, Nello (Ruth) Lilla of Racine, WI; sister-in-law, Genevieve Lilla of Virginia; two nieces and three nephews; extended family in Italy; and her faithful companion, Scotty. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday December 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church with Fr. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 5:00 PM until the time of the service. The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and technicians of Theda Clark Regional Medical and Appleton Medical Centers; Appleton Cardiology Associates, especially Dr. Lewandowski and his assistant Ann, Dr. Abouzelam, Dr, Zhou and their assistants; The Pacemaker Clinic; Dr. Whiteside and the staff of Fox Valley Pulmonology Associates; and to Dr. Malik and the staff of ThedaCare Physicians-Oshkosh. Their care and compassion allowed us over two extra years to enjoy our mother. Special thanks to the staffs of Evergreen Manor and Bethel Home as well.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Thursday, December 11, 2008
5:00 p.m. to the service time



St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Thursday, December 11, 2008
7:00 p.m.



Calvary Catholic Cemetery



Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901