Obituary for Liliane Bonora

Lili was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco. She arrived in Canada in the l960s, and came to this country in the early 1970s. She became an American citizen just in time to cast her first vote for Bill Clinton.

Lili was an accomplished cloisonné artist and designer. She was a concert pianist, and also played violin, flute and guitar. For a period of time, she offered lessons in piano.

In 1979, a job at Soup’s On in Westport, Ct. revealed Lili’s talents as a chef. With the help of the late Dr. Alan Lieberson, Lili’s Fine Food and Catering came into being, and a legend was born. For the past 28 years Lili has been a mainstay for commuters and for Westporters who have stopped in for a delicious cup of coffee, and for an equally delicious conversation.

Lili’s generosity of spirit, and her gifts as a chef gladdened many hearts and occasions. Her devotion to beauty and perfection translated into everything she did. Her culinary and floral creations were breathtaking, and graced many political functions, as well as family celebrations. She is held lovingly in the hearts of all the lives she touched.

Lili is survived by a brother in Italy, a sister In Monaco, and by her cherished little dog, Gaston.

On November 5th St. Luke's Church, 84 Long Lots Road in Westport, will celebrate a mass to honor the remarkable life of our beloved Lili.

Contributions in Lili’s honor can be made to the Connecticut Food Bank and to Homes With Hope.

An act of kindness each day dedicated to Lili would please her.