June 2, 1958 – July 21, 2025
It is with deep love and heartbreak that we share the passing of Leisa Anne Viviano, who passed on July 21, 2025, with her son by her side.
Leisa was born on June 2, 1958 in New York City. She was a one-of-a-kind soul — a true firecracker. She was funny, fearless, and full of heart. Her smile could light up a room, and her laughter could lift anyone’s spirit. She was strikingly beautiful, incredibly smart, and had strength and determination that carried her — and others — through life’s hardest moments.
Leisa was a free spirit who loved the beach and the ocean, and felt a special connection to animals, especially manatees. She found joy in the little things — gift giving, collecting jewelry and loose change, watching the Miami Dolphins, sharing a great meal, or simply being surrounded by people she loved. She was the life of the party in her younger days and had a magnetic energy that made everyone feel seen and welcome.
Leisa had a bold personality and a heart that was even bigger. She was giving to a fault —one of her love languages — the kind of person who would give you the dollar out of her wallet, even if she only had a dollar to give. She was always there for you. She wanted everyone to know they were important in their own special way. She was strong-willed, never let anyone win an argument easily, and stood firmly for what she believed in. She treated people right, built deep and lasting friendships, and lived by her own unshakable values.
A proud Italian woman, she was an incredible cook whose meals brought people together — full of flavor, love, and stories. While she loved feeding others, she equally loved going out to eat, sharing laughs over a beautiful meal.
Above all, her greatest joy in life was her family. Her son was her pride and joy, she wouldn’t hesitate to show him off to everyone, even if she knew it would embarrass him. When her granddaughters were born, her heart expanded even more. She adored them with every fiber of her being and showered them with love, humor, comfort, and gifts.
Leisa was a woman who lived out loud — full of fire, full of love, and full of joy. She will be missed more than words can ever express.
She is survived by her beloved son, John, her treasured granddaughters, Savannah and Leah, her beautiful daughter-in-law, Sarah, and countless friends / customers who she developed long lasting relationships with over the years at Lester’s Diner in Margate, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Viviano Jones; her stepfather, John Jones; her father, Peter Viviano; and her brother, Craig Viviano.
“Mom, you may be gone from this world, but you will always live in the love I carry in my heart.”
