Elena (Alissi) Warren, 98, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, in Waltham, Massachusetts. Born March 20, 1925, in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Corina (Chistolini) and Salvatore Alissi.
Elena was a devout Catholic, deeply dedicated to God and family. She was a devoted wife for over 50 years, a loving mother to three and a grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend to many. Kind, caring, and giving, she was loved by all who knew her. She was energetic and active well into her nineties, traveling to see family and friends, and enjoying her many hobbies, from sewing and oil painting to making homemade noodles and tortellini. She was a member of the Caspano Club and very active in the Newton Senior Center. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who will remember her for her generous heart and loving ways.
She is survived by her three children, Cindy Warren Lewis & husband Michael of Newton, Mark Warren & wife Roberta Udoh of Boston, and Nancy Warren & husband Russ Atkinson of Detroit, MI, three cherished grandchildren, Folasade Udoh-Warren, Imoh Udoh-Warren, and Jarrett Atkinson-Warren, sister-in-law, Jo-anne Alissi, along with many nieces, nephews, great and great-grand nieces & nephews, all of whom she loved.
Elena was predeceased by her husband, Russell Warren, sister, Lina Ferola & husband Frank, brothers, Albert Alissi & wife Sarah, and Joseph Alissi, and sister-in-law, Jessie June & husband Ed.
All are welcome Monday, February 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Tazzini Funeral Home, 22 Locust Street, proceeding to Elena’s 11:00 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial at Mary, Mother of Hope Church, followed by her burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery, all located in Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Newton Senior Center, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02459, Attention: Norine Silton, or at www.NewtonSeniors.org.
Please visit www.TazziniFuneralHome.com for condolences.
Abbiamo appreso con tristezza che la cara Elena Alissi Warren ci ha lasciati. Figlia di immigrati italiani era radicata alle sue origini italiane e il fatto che fosse membro del Caspano club lo dimostra. Noi parenti italiani la ricorderemo con affetto nella preghiera, e porgiamo ai famigliari le nostre sentite condoglianze.
Carmen Alissi con il marito Perlini Erminio, i figli Antonella e Ivan con le loro rispettive famiglie.
Un abbraccio forte a tutti.
Apprendiamo con dolore la morte della cara Elena Alissi Warren.
Abbiamo Noi tutti ancora viva la sua gentilezza e il dolce carattere di quando la conoscemmo tanti anni fa.
Siamo contenti che abbia passato una buona lunga vita circondata dall'amore di Voi tutti.
Ci dispiace veramente tanto.
Siamo vicini a Voi in questo triste momento.
Porgiamo le più sentite condoglianze ,un'abbraccio a tutti
i Vostri
Bruna , Alberto con Rosalina e Nora , Renata con Gabriele Beatrice Virginia
Un Bacio!!