Mary T. Pisoni

Herrin- Mary T. Pisoni, 97, of Herrin died at 4:20 PM, Sunday, December 5, 2004 at her home with her family at her side. Mary was born on September 22, 1967 in Herrin to Emil & Caroline (Carneghi) Pessina. She married Tony C. Pisoni on April 18, 1927 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2003. Mrs. Pisoni worked at Herrins Builders Supply many years before retiring to become a full time mother and to support her husband as they founded Pisoni Real Estate & Insurance. She was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and served on the Ladies Aid Society for many years. They made quilts, which were sold for those in need, and cooked bereavement dinners for church members. She was an avid bridge player and a great friend to all. Mary never drove; she always had Tony or one of the boys, so it was never a priority. She was a classy lady who always wore her high heels. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. SURVIVORS: Son & daughter in law- Don & Sheila Pisoni- Town & Country, MO Son & daughter in law- Richard & Margaret Pisoni- Herrin Five Grandchildren: Rich Pisoni & wife Amy- Herrin Leslie Hood & husband Mark- Ladue, MO John Pasoni & wife Stacey- Carbondale Maria Daley & husband Mike- Chicago Anne Pisoni- Chicago Five Great Grandchildren: Joel & Rachel Pisoni- Herrin Sloane & Maeve Daley- Chicago Matthew Phillip Hood- St. Louis Many nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three sisters; Louise Clavenna, Anne Pessina & Josephine Kinsley. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. A prayer service will begin at 6:00 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to OLMC/St. Marys Education Foundation or Hospice of Southern Illinois and envelopes will be available at both the church and funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.