Emilio Dionisio's Obituary
Emilio Dionisio, 79 of Memphis, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Emilio was born in Cavalla, Greece on September 24, 1938. He was a dedicated lay missionary of Missionaries of Charity and he loved gardening. He leaves his beloved wife of 54 years, Diana Dionisio, daughter, Graziella (Ken) Barton, son Carlos Dionisio and grandsons, Dylan and Cassidy, sister, Gabry (Gilberto) Bonini, brothers, John (Carol) Dionisio, and Umberto Dionisio, mother-in-law Maria and many nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial to be made to Missionaries of Charity, 700 N. 7th Street, Memphis, TN, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 8th from 9:30am until the time of mass at 10:30 at Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive in Memphis.
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