Born in Hoboken to George and the late Mildred (King) Denaris, Melissa was a loving sister, aunt, and friend.
Predeceased by her fiancée, Arthur Randolph, and her brother Michael Hess, Melissa is survived by her sisters Tracy Morales, and Dawn Newton, and her brother Albert Rapella, as well as her stepson, Kyle Randolph. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Melissa will be held on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094. A funeral service will take place at 7:30 PM. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack.