Elliott Ira Mishara of Lexington, and summer resident of Edgartown, died Oct. 13, 2009, at the age of 78. Born to the late Irving and Lillian Mishara, he was the beloved husband of Trudi Berkowitz Mishara and devoted father of Margaret and Jason Zorfas of Newton, Jonathan and Wendy Mishara of Wayland, and Joshua and Nancy Mishara of Lexington. He was the brother of Irma Fishman and the late Marilyn Selig and the cherished grandfather of Jesse and Benjamin Zorfas, Sophie and Isabel Mishara, Zachary and Eli Mishara. Services have already been held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Liver Foundation (New England Chapter), 88 Winchester street, Newton, MA 02461 or Courageous Sailing Center, One First avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129.