Eleanor (Vallen) Barisano

Barisano, Eleanor (Vallen) of East Boston, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2024.

Loving daughter of the late Cyril and Constance (Prisco) O'Brien.

Devoted wife of the late Phillip R. Barisano.

Beloved mother of Robert Barisano and his loving companion Laraine  Rossi, Richard Barisano and the late Randal Barisano, Ronald Barisano and his surviving wife Corinne.

Dear sister of the late Claire Martello, Loraine Andrews, and Carol Capodilupo.

Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Christine, Bridget, Julieann Barisano.

Adored great- grandmother of Anthony, Jeremiah, and Isayah.

Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was blessed for over 70 years to have been living in the same home with her mother in law Bernadina and father in law Salvatore Barisano. 

Eleanor loved to travel, loved to cook and loved to shop. She will miss her weekly shopping ritual with her good friend, Maryann. Eleanor was a loving mother and wife. She was a friend to many, a generous person who would be there for you whenever you needed her, whether it was to go to an appointment or sit at MGH and keep you company. She was always there in good times and bad. She will be reunited with her loving husband and her two sons. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace

Family and friends will honor Eleanor's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, on Wednesday, February 21st from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Thursday  morning at 8:30 AM before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church in East Boston for a funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Services will conclude with Eleanor being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eleanor’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.