Elvira Toma

Cohoes - Elvira Toma, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Elvira was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Incornata DiSisto. Elvira was the loving and devoted wife to the late Carmen J. Toma. They were married 66 years.

With her beautiful voice, in her early days, Elvira sang jingles on live radio. She was a care-taker for her parents, her sister and others throughout her life. To Elvira family meant everything. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, enjoying the times spent with all. Elvira was known for her cooking, which everyone looked forward to.

Elvira is survived by her daughter, Christine Hyatt (Leo Falconio), her granddaughter, Jessica Hyatt and her great grandson, Godfrey, who brought so much joy over this past year. Elvira is survived by her twin sisters, Arlene (Harry) Howansky and Norma (and the late, Carl) Palombo and many loving nieces and nephew and friends.

Elvira is predeceased by her daughter, Lynn Christine; her brothers, Augustus (Virginia) and Daniel (Vi) DiSisto and her sisters, Albina and Margaret Mary DiSisto.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Fay, Mary Lou, Kathy, Wendy, Marita and the caring staff from Community Hospice for the compassionate and loving care provided to Elvira.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at 4:30 pm. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 9:30 am. Masks must be worn inside and outside the chapels at the funeral home and social distancing must be followed. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10:30 am.

Donations may be made in Elvira's memory to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205 and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.