Lisa Marie Matarese

Lisa Marie Matarese obituary, Smyrna, DE

Lisa Marie Matarese

Lisa Matarese Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc. on Dec. 17, 2025.
Lisa Marie Matarese, age 56, of Smyrna, DE passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Lisa was born in Wilmington, DE. daughter of Barbara Flore and the (late) Steven Curry. She graduated from Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret MD. in 1988. She started her career as an administrative assistant and then became a full time homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with the family at the beach, taking boat rides, crabbing, reading and doing word search puzzles.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Steven A Matarese Sr., son, Steven A Matarese Jr., daughter, Erica Truono, (Dominic) step brother, Gregory Curry, grandchildren, Isabella and Juliana, sister and brother in laws Michael and Wendy Matarese, William Matarese and Julie O' Reilly, Frank McFarlin and Deanna McFarlin. She also has numerous nieces and nephews and close family friends whom she all loved.
A celebration of Lisa's life will be announced at a future date.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Lisa's memory to The American Lung Association.
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