Vivian J. Vago

Vivian J. (Lesmerises) Vago, 63, of 102 Orange Street, died at her residence on December 27, 2004. She was born in Manchester on January 31, 1941, the daughter of Lionel V. and Lillian (Dupont) Lesmerises and had been a Manchester resident for most of her life. Vivian was an accomplished organist, pianist and vocalist and was renown throughout the area for her musical talent. She studied voice at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and later received her Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Notre Dame College, where she was on the Dean’s List throughout her schooling. She had been a music teacher at West Side Catholic Regional School where she also produced the school talent show. Vivian was an organist and singer at several local churches for many years. She also enjoyed playing and singing at nursing homes throughout the area. She had been a volunteer at the Soup Kitchen. Family members include two sons, Joe Vago of Manchester and Gary Vago of Nashua; two brothers, Denis Lesmerises of Waterford, NY and Ronald Lesmerises of Goffstown; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. In Her Life: She was predeceased by a brother, Albert Lesmerises and a sister, Muriel Courtemanche. Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10:00 in the Church of the Transfiguration. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA Home and Hospice, 1850 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the Meals on Wheels Program, St. Joseph Community Services, Inc., 395 D.W. Hwy. P. O. Box 910, Merrimack, NH 03054. To view an online obituary, get directions or send condolences go to www.phaneuf.net.