Adriana "Gina" E. DeMasi

Adriana E. “Gina” DeMasi

     LOS ANGELES, CA – Adriana E. “Gina” DeMasi, 45, of Los Angeles, formerly of Keyser, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.

     Born on March 25, 1978 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Alfred “God Father” DeMasi and the late Gwendolyn “Wingala” (Arnold) DeMasi. In addition to her mother, she now joins her brother, Bambino DeMasi, grandparents, and some of her aunts and uncles with Our Lord.

     Left to cherish in her memory alongside her father are her fiancé/life partner, Shavell “49’er” Bolden; daughter, Amy “Bella” Bolden; her sister, Ann Marie “The MK Lady” DeMasi; brother, Larry “PJ” “Pesky Brother” DeMasi and wife Shannon “Coach Moo”; nephews, Dominic and Maverick and her niece, Adrienne. She is also survived by her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Gina DeMasi to account number 1985710 at First Peoples CFCU, 1310 National Hwy, Lavale, MD 21502.  This special account has been set up for Gina’s two nephews, Dominic and Maverick and her niece, Adrienne.  These funds are being set aside to help them in achieving their aspirations and dreams; something Gina was always passionate about

     The family would like to invite anyone that knew Gina to a Celebration of Life Service held in her honor on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Church of the Assumption at 11:00am with Father Thomas A. Sebastian as celebrant.  Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church. The inurnment will be held in California. 

     Gina was the #1 Travel Agent and top BEST Practitioner. She has traveled the world; touched so many lives with her kindness, helped people achieve their dreams, overcome their personal obstacles, and always made sure that everyone else was taken care of before herself. She may have been a Bill Belichick/Patriots fan, but she did not deflate those footballs! Most importantly, she was a wonderful life partner to the love of her life Shavell and a loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and aunt. When Gina walked in, the light she carried with her shined brightly. We are grateful for the time, laughter, and love we have shared with Gina.

     Years, months, days, hours, minutes, or seconds… no matter what amount of time you spent with Gina DeMasi you knew that your life would forever be imbedded with her genuine love and positivity that she offered to the entire world. 

     When I think about Gina, I hear….

     You are loveable. Being loved and showing love is one thing that somebody will always remember about you. Always be compassionate, selfless, and forgiving…. That was Gina.

     You are worthy. You have an appreciation for others and yourself. You have the ability to be creative and find solutions in troublesome situations. You make empowered choices and are flexible when needed. You accept people for who they are. You push yourself to be better than you are today…. That was Gina.

     Be courageous with your gentle heart. Continue loving in spite of the situation…That was Gina.

     You belong. You are accepted, attentive, and supported by many people, and you provide all the same to those who support you…. That was Gina.

     You bring joy to the world. Happiness comes from you. See it, embellish it, and live it. Smile daily, laugh often, and love hard…. That was Gina.

     You are enough. You are perfect just the way you are. You are exactly who you are meant to be. Own it, empower it, and show the world just how great you are…. That was Gina.

     Step into your power. You are ready and willing to take responsibility for your life and the creation of it in the way that you desire… That was Gina.

     You must believe in yourself. You have faith in your own capabilities, and you believe that you CAN do something that is within your ability. You will overcome self-doubt and have the confidence to take action and get things done… That was Gina.

     You are resilient. You have the ability to move through and grow from difficult times… That was Gina.

     You can get through hard things. Slow down and take a break even when you don’t want to. Focus on the things that are within your control and give yourself permission to stop worrying about the things that you cannot…That was Gina.

     What more can we say about the light that shone so bright in all our worlds. She would tell us all to continue to share her light through us. Take what she has taught each of us and make the world better…..THAT WAS GINA.