Obituary: Lisa Ferreira, 44, of North Haven

From North Haven Funeral Home

Lisa Ferreira died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 in New Haven, CT at the age of 44. Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Coyle, and parents, Adeline Goncalves of Old Saybrook, CT and Luis Ferreira of East Haven, CT. She is also survived by her sister, Amy Ferreira and four brothers, Lou Ferreira, Victor Goncalves, David Goncalves, Jason Goncalves. She was a giving and caring aunt and godmother to 10 young children in the family.

Lisa was born on July 9th, 1973 in New Haven, CT. She grew up in North Haven where she lived most of her life. She married Kevin Coyle and they lived together in North Haven with their three dogs, Nemo, Pebbles and Scooby. She worked as a Disability Case Manager at Liberty Mutual for over 15 years. She worked as a Human Resource Coordinator at Bob’s Discount Furniture for 2 years.

Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2017 and fought her battle with strength, resilience and grace with the Lord our Savior at her side. She brought out the best in her family as they came together in her honor. She kept her sharp sense of humor even in her final days. She knew how to enjoy all of life’s joys, big and small.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C. 20090-6929 or Best Answer for Cancer Foundation, 8127 Mesa, B-0206 #243, Austin, TX 78759.

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