Craig Lyon, 29 yrs. old, passed away 1-4-23. Craig was born and raised in Little Falls, New York to Marybeth & Aretas Lyon. He leaves behind his parents, Marybeth & Montgomery Lyon; his brother, Stephen Cadwell; his sister, Jennifer Giaquinto; his sister, Stephanie Cadwell; his sister Alicia Lyon; his brother Joshua Lyon; and his sister Missy Eagles and his beloved husband of 6 yrs., Jason Lyon.
Craig was a music major who graduated from HCCC. Craig was also a talent agent who owned and operated Lyon Marketing Group with his husband Jason. He loved mentoring actors, models, and musicians in the entertainment industry. Craig also enjoyed being a Drag entertainer in the Hampton Roads area who went by the name Marina Bella from the house of Bella. Marina Bella was a huge advocate for his LGBTQ+ community through volunteer work and charities. He loved his Hampton Roads community! Craig also had a passion for photography, dj-ing, travel, and Margaritas with his family and friends!
Left to cherish his memory are his mother in law, Laurie Blair; brother in law, Brian Cooper; brother in law, Christopher Cooper; and drag daughter, Heather Bella. Cherishing his memory will also be his nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends from upstate New York. A memorial will be held by his family later this summer in upstate New York. His husband Jason will be hosting a memorial in Virginia at 37th & Zen in Norfolk, VA. Any flowers or memorial donations can be sent to the family home. Please contact a family member or the Cremation Society of Virginia for the address.