Lisa was born in Danbury, daughter of Rose (Gioia) Shail of Brookfield and the late Edward Shail. She graduated from Brookfield High School, class of 1977 and the Americo Academy of Beauty. She was an avid animal lover and she donated much of her time as a volunteer at the City of Danbury Animal Shelter.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son Brandon Shail of Danbury, her granddaughter Alexandria Shail of New Milford, her longtime companion Craig Simone, her brother Mark Shail and wife Muoi Vo of W. Haven, her sister Allyson Tozzoli and husband Dean of Danbury, as well as three nephews: Michael Shail, Daniel Tozzoli and Christopher Tozzoli.
Funeral services will be private. Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society, 147 Grassy Plain St., Bethel, CT 06813