Obituary of LORETTA J. BISSON

Loretta J. Bisson (nee DeCesare) 63, of Lake Hiawatha, entered into eternal life on August 20, 2009 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville with her loving family at her side. Born February 26, 1946 in South Ozone Park, NY, Loretta was deeply devoted to her family which included her husband, two children, eight grandchildren, and one-great-grandchild. Loretta was a proud member of American Legion Auxillary, Parsippany Post 249 for thriteen years where she had served as president. Loretta took great joy in caring for others and her love and devotion was dedicated to making others happy. Loretta is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert V. Bisson; her daughter, Valerie Balogh and her husband Steven; her son Matthew Balogh and his wife Jessica; her eight grandchildren, Joey, Jesse, Katelyn, Kirsten, Justin, William, Lily, and Ellen; her great-grandchild Jesse Jr.; her brother, Kenneth DeCesare and his wife Lorraine; her three sisters-in-law, Jane, Marion and Claire; and her brother-in-law Chris. A Celebration of Loretta's Life will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at American Legion Post #249, 91 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program. Girls State is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. High school girls who have completed their junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary- sponsored Girls State programs in every state. For further information on this organization which Loretta valued so much can be found at www.legion-aux.org.