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Lisa Marie Fata

1964 - 2021

Lisa Marie Fata obituary, 1964-2021, Lansing, MI

BORN

1964

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Tiffany Chapel - Lansing

3232 West Saginaw Street

Lansing, Michigan

Lisa Fata Obituary

Lisa Marie (Duncanson) Fata

Lansing - Lisa was born on July 3, 1964 in Lansing, MI and passed away on April 28, 2021. She attended Grand Valley University and worked for USAir as a flight attendant. Soon after, she married the love of her life and together they raised three beautiful children. They took frequent trips and created countless memories in Siesta Key, FL, Harbor Springs, MI, and Italy.

In 2008, she kicked off a successful career as a real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood. She was a Licensed Associate Broker and was voted Lansing's Favorite Realtor by Lansing City Pulse. She ranked consistently for many years in the top 2-3% of Coldwell Banker Sales Associates worldwide. But ultimately, the most important thing to her was serving her clients well; so many turned into friends.

Lisa's pride and joy was her family - whether it be supporting one of her kids at a sporting event, skiing with them at Nub's Nob, hosting a party, endless devotion caring for her mother, or just calling to check in - she made everyone feel special. Lisa loved life and was everyone's best friend. She was honest, generous, fearless, loyal, adventurous, blunt in the best way, and so much fun. She enjoyed all things Snoopy, gardening, traveling, TJ Maxx, and a good sandwich. Known to always be on the go, it was such a pleasant surprise when Lisa stopped over at a friend's or family member's house for a cup of coffee - also one of her most favorite things.

Lisa is preceded in death by her brothers William James Jr., "Jimmy" and Michael Duncanson and her in-laws, Frank and Ellen Fata. She is survived by her mother Ruth Duncanson and father William (Barb) Duncanson, loving husband Jerry and her three greatest treasures, Elana, Jimmy (Megan), and Joey. Lisa is also survived by her five sisters, Jean "Missy" Mocek, Bev Duncanson, Cathy (Bob) Cole, Janet (Geoff) Sweetsir, Jill (Mike) Respecki and Jerry's siblings, Mary (Mike) Novello, Nick (Jen) Fata, Phil (Lori) Fata, David (Mary) Fata, Bob (Steph) Fata, as well as survived by 37 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at St. Gerard Catholic Church on Monday 5-8pm. Mass of Christian burial will also be celebrated at St. Gerard Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10:30am followed by the Right of Committal at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Lansing Greater Foodbank or to BRCA research https://www.v.org/research/specialfunds/brca.

A livestream of the Mass can be viewed at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lansing State Journal from May 1 to May 2, 2021.

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Michelle Izzo

May 3, 2021

Lisa was a real nice person to everyone that crossed her path.
She is truly a blessing, may Lisa rest in heaven.❤

Bob and Karen McPhilamy

May 3, 2021

Lisa was a very nice lady and always a very friendly lady. God Bless Lisa and her family.
Bob and Karen McPhilamy

Christine Nichols

May 1, 2021

My heart breaks for my childhood friend Janet on the loss of her dear sister Lisa, and for the entire Duncanson and Fata families. Lisa's was a beautiful life ended too soon. May we all live up to her example of a life well lived.

Michele McCardel

May 1, 2021

My deepest and sincere condolences to the Fata and Duncanson families, and especially to Lisa and Jerry’s children. Lisa was a bright light, with a beautiful and welcoming smile, she showed kindness to every person she met. Lisa was a special person and will never be forgotten.

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St. Gerard Catholic Church

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3232 West Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI 48917

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