November 9, 1978 – November 10, 2025
Our beautiful Melissa left us far too soon on November 10, 2025, one day after her 47th birthday. She slipped away peacefully and received her angel wings, but she took a piece of every heart that ever loved her.
Melissa never knew a stranger—only friends waiting to be made. To so many, she was simply “Mama,” the one who opened her arms and her heart without hesitation. She found solitude in the crash of ocean waves, peace in the wind through the trees, and joy in every seashell, sunrise, and wildflower.
Her proudest titles were Mom to Isabella and Contessa, the two girls who were her entire world. She is also survived by her mother Gina, Stepfather Danny, Sister Brooke, Brother-In-Law Joshua, and precious Nieces Kamryn, Justyne and Coco, our family dog—her family by blood and by choice—who will carry her love forward.
Our hearts are shattered. The world feels dimmer without her laugh, her hugs, her “Hey” to everyone she met. We weren’t ready to say goodbye, but heaven needed its brightest soul back.
We love you bigger than the ocean you adored, Melissa. Until we meet you on that shore again… fly high, sweet Melissa.
You will be deeply, forever missed.
