Lisa P. Cieslak

LISA PAULA (TADDIA) CIESLAK — Canton resident, Dearborn native, culinary legend, and the gravitational center of a wonderfully chaotic family—passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2025 following a journey with cancer defined by both grace and bravery. Her absence leaves a profound stillness in the home she filled with decades of generosity and laughter. She leaves behind, far too soon, her devoted husband of 51 years, Richard. Lisa’s legacy of love continues in her five children: Angela, Richard, Alisha, Christopher, and Michael. She was the fiercely proud grandmother of Taylor and granddogs Scooby, Bella, and Knox. She is survived by her brothers, Bob and Dean Taddia, and has joyfully reunited with her parents, Bob and Marge Taddia, grandparents Nicholas and Eride Taddia, and their descendants. She was the matriarch of an informally adopted clan of chosen family that spanned generations, including dozens of non-relatives whose lives she nurtured and shaped. Lisa, an alumna of Fordson High School, cherishes the friendships she made there, including MaryAnn, Lila, Kathy, and Jeanette. While she did not obtain formal education past high school, her common sense was sound and her work ethic unmatched. In addition to raising five children, and running a busy household, her resume included fashion consultant, oil painter, realtor, investment property manager, master caterer, and high school sports administrator. Her unlocked door and boundless generosity meant that everyone who entered her kitchen was welcomed into the fold, guaranteed a meal, and thereafter etched into her heart. She dedicated herself wholly to others, particularly her twin sons, Christopher and Michael, from whom she derived great purpose in raising two wonderfully mannered young men. Lisa’s legendary parties, especially at Christmas, were famous for their magic, warmth and abundance. Her spirit of welcoming generosity will be the one epitomized during every holiday season to come. While it would pain her to know her passing brought despair during the season she cherished most, she will be honored through every tradition held near and dear by those she loved. Those who wish to pay their respects may join the family at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16 from 2-9 pm. Family and friends who wish to make remarks to honor Lisa will be invited to do so that evening at 8 pm. Funeral mass will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic Parish on Wednesday, December 17 at 11 AM, Lisa will be laying Instate at 10:30 AM. A meaningful expression of sympathy would be a contribution in Lisa’s name to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio, a community that offered hope, care, and comfort while she received cancer treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. To share a message of condolence, please use the Share a Memory tab on this webpage.

Lisa P. Cieslak

September 12, 1954 - December 12, 2025