Elizabeth (Liza) Pero 73, February 22,1952 - August 20, 2025. Let me tell you about my sister, Liza. We couldn’t be more different. Me, always willing to share. Too much. Liza, however, was much more reserved. That’s what made her special. Liza passed away on August 20, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by her parents, Dan Pero & Dorothy Galvin Pero. Liza enjoyed such wonderful life experiences with her college sweetheart and lifetime partner, Peter Hennessey, who passed away in 2019.
Liza is survived by her sister Paula, and brother-in-law, Bill Flynn of Mendon. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of her nephews, Justin Flynn & his wife, Ana Sanchez Leon of Quincy MA, Ryan Flynn & Laura Vasquez of Astoria NY, her niece, Alexandra Flynn and her husband Evan Crocker of Holliston, MA and her grandnephew, Alarik Lavour Sanchez of Quincy MA. Liza is fondly remembered by her aunt Rita Pero and many cousins, especially Kathy Golden.
Liza attended St. Stephen’s Elementary School in Framingham and was a 1970 graduate of Framingham North High School. She graduated from Worcester State College in 1974. Liza enjoyed a 50 plus year career in the banking industry. At the time of her passing, she was still employed at Leader Bank in Arlington, MA as VP Director of Ops & Electronic Banking. Liza, along with Peter, loved to own Apple & Bose products and accessories. They would greatly anticipate the release date of updated devices such as iPhones, laptops, watches & charges. Oh, and let’s not forget AirBuds & AirPods.
Much to the delight of her family who benefited from the hand-me downs. “A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost” Thank you, Liza, for being such an important influence in my life.
In her memory, please consider donating to the American Heart Association www.heart.org or Lustgarten Cancer Foundation/Pancreatic Cancer Research. www.lustgarten.org A cause very dear to her. There will be no services.