Bernice Theresa (Lis) Consolini, 94, a resident of Southwick for over 70-years, died early Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2014 at the Governors Center in Westfield. She was born and educated in Westfield, a daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie (Kuta) Lis, and was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1938. Bernice was employed for many years in the local tobacco industry and was the wife of the late Julius A. Consolini who died in 2000.
She is survived by her son, Donald T. Consolini of Southwick; two grandchildren, Peter J. Consolini and his wife Kathy, and Jennifer Savage all of Southwick; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Sydney, Jack, Weston, Joseph, Katrina and Timothy; one great great-granddaughter, Shayla; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her son, Paul J. Consolini in 2006.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, August 22nd at 12:00 noon at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, with burial to follow at New Cemetery, College Highway, both in Southwick. Relatives and friends may call on Friday morning, August 22nd prior to her funeral from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Southwick Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 532, Southwick, MA 01077. For more information, please visit us at www.forastierefuneralhome.com
