Mary Lou Lira Obituary
The passing of Mary Lou Lira (Ware, Massachusetts) occurred on September 25, 2026. Mary Lou shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband John P. Lira; her son Jeff J. Lira; her brothers, James Ristau, Richard Ristau and Kenneth Ristau; and her parents, Elmer Ristau and Marge Ristau (Crabtree).
She is survived by: her caregiver Lori Lira Loughlin (John) of West Brookfield; her grandchildren, Jonathan D. Loughlin (Michele) of Waxhaw, NC, Joshua L. Loughlin of West Brookfield, Jordan L. Giotto (Victor) of Ballston Spa, NY, John R. Lira of Bettendorf Iowa, Logan G. Lira of Bettendorf Iowa and Alyssa K. Biermann (Alexander) of Springfield, IL; and her great grandchildren, Reagan Loughlin, Finley Loughlin and Elaina Giotto. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial donations in Mary Lou's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or through the Alzheimer's Association website at: http://www.alz.org. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
