Maria Demelas, of Albertson, died on Jan. 27, 2000. Mother of Catherine Rodrigues, Mary Sealey and the late Anthony Demelas. Grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of 11. Arrrangements were made by the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, LI Chapter, 150 Motor Pky., Hauppauge, NY 11788.