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Lisa Marie DeMatte

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Lisa Marie DeMatte

Lisa Marie DeMatte, a Mohegan Lake resident, died peacefully on Sept. 4 after a brave battle against ovarian cancer. She was 65.

Born Feb, 17, 1955, she was a teacher and literacy coach for more than 33 years in the New York City Department of Education. Specifically, DeMatte spent a majority of her career working at elementary school P.S. 111 in the Bronx.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, godmother, mentor and friend by all who knew her. She is survived by her son, Nicholas DeMatte; her brother, Jeffrey DeMatte Sr.; sister-in-law Darcey DeMatte; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and countless friends. She was predeceased by  her loving parents, Roger and Marie DeMatte.

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