Marina Demiris Melone, born July 12, 1963, passed away in her home in Roy, Utah October 21, 2014. Marina grew up in Salt Lake City, and will be missed by family and friends.
Marina liked working with people and enjoyed working in the health care industry, including as a phlebotomist at the University of Utah. She was also creative and enjoyed working as a jeweler in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marina was very proud of her Greek heritage, and her bonds with her family and friends were very important to her. Her bond with daughter Meaghan was particularly special. Marina loved to read, loved Victorian and Civil War history, and was a kind person who brought laughter and joy with her wherever she went.
Marina is survived by husband Chris Melone, daughter Meaghan Willis, mother Tina C Demiris, brother Chris (Darcy Bentley) Demiris and nieces Sophia and Madeleine Demiris. Her father Chris Demiris and nephew Jacob Peter Demiris preceded her in death.
A viewing will be held Tuesday October 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple in Salt Lake City, with the Trisagion prayer service at 7:00 pm
The funeral service will be Wednesday October 29th at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 279 South 300 West. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
