Mary Zisserson, 100

Warwick, R.I. – Mary Port Zisserson died on Feb. 23 at Kent Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Sadie (Chorney) Port and the wife of the late Sidney Zisserson.

She is survived by her children, Shayna Pitt (Bruce) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Joel Zisserson (Francis) of Cranston, and Paul Zisserson (Leah) of Lake Frederick, Va. She was the sister of Ira Port and the late Esther Goldman, Anne Leventhal and Leonard Port. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was the quintessential woman of her generation: intensely devoted to husband, children and relatives, which made her circle of family and friends paramount in her life. She was always proud to declare herself “modern” in her ability to adapt to the changes that occur over a lifetime of a century. This past June, Mary celebrated her 100th birthday at a party attended by her many loving relatives and friends. Their devotion to and love for her was a way that they could reciprocate the years of love and devotion she had for them. Contributions in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St., Providence, R.I.