Lisa A. Demake

Lisa Demake, 64, of Holden, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Friday, September 13th 2024. Lisa was predeceased by her parents, Nickolas and Androniki (Chachi) Demake.

 Lisa was born in Memphis Tennessee. At the age of six, she moved with her family to Worcester as her father was completing his military service. She then attended Worcester and Shrewsbury public schools and graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1978. She later earned her Bachelor of Science from Worcester State College. She has worked as an employee of the Federal Social Security Disability Insurance Agency, as a case representative for many years.

 Lisa is survived by her three siblings, James Demake of Auburn, and his wife Carole, Elaine (Demake) Rocheford and husband George of Cape Coral Florida, and George Demake of Worcester; her two best friends and pet pug dogs, Petals and Mimi whom she adored and provided her with companionship; Many nephews, nieces, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, a sister-in-law, Angela (Prizio) Demake predeceased her. 

 Lisa was also a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury. With her family and friends, her true passion and love in life was her involvement in amateur theatre, which began when she was a young teenager. Lisa worked with several local theatre companies throughout her life, but most notably was her involvement with the Worcester County Light Opera Company, were she served in several capacities as actress, producer and board member over many years, she cherished her friends and the relationships that were formed through her association with the theatre. Lisa will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit, her personal sense of style and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

 Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Wednesday, September 18th from 4 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. and again on Thursday, September 19th from 10:00 am to 10:45 am in St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church, 34 Gold Street in Shrewsbury, followed by her funeral service at 11:00 am. The Reverend Fr. Vasile Aileni will celebrate. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in her name can be made to St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church endowment fund, 34 Gold Street, Shrewsbury. “May her memory be Eternal”