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Ms. Melissa D'Ambrosio

  • April 20, 1980 - July 20, 2012
  • Blacksburg, Virginia
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“I love you so much, Melissa. I will never forget you, you were like a mom to me. I will never forget playing dress-up with you and going to Build-A...Read More » ”
1 of 28 | Posted by: Calette Tarkos - Poughkeepsie, NY

“I love you so much, Melissa. I will never forget you, you were like a mom to me. I will never forget playing dress-up with you and going to Build-A...Read More » ”
2 of 28 | Posted by: Calette Tarkos - Poughkeepsie, NY

“My thoughts and prayers to the family ”
3 of 28 | Posted by: Jody Howe - Millbrook, NY

“I just wanted to extend my sincerest condolences to Melissa's family and close friends. I did not know her well, But I do know she was loved dearly...Read More » ”
4 of 28 | Posted by: Denise Burns

“To my dear friends Carol and Steve and the their families.I am both devastated and heartbroken for your loss. Melissa was great fun to be with. We...Read More » ”
5 of 28 | Posted by: Catherine Elio - Putnam Valley, NY

“I only got to know Melissa for a few months while working at New River Valley Community Services and am deeply saddened to learn of her passing. In...Read More » ”
6 of 28 | Posted by: Shannon May - Radford, VA

“You were always kind, caring and giving. Your smile was contagious as well as your laughter. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. You will...Read More » ”
7 of 28 | Posted by: Anna Lattero - hyde park, NY

“As a fellow employee, I did not know Melissa all that well, but had spoken with her during her comings and goings from the office. I appreciated...Read More » ”
8 of 28 | Posted by: Alden

“Metallica, Large key chain, Larger heart, Parliament Lights, Beastie Boys, Beautiful brown eyes, Van Morrisons "Brown Eyed Girl", The yoda, Addidas...Read More » ”
9 of 28 | Posted by: Justin Schraff - Minneapolis, MN

“My condolences to Melissa's family, as I was so sad to hear of this tremendous loss. It seems like only yesterday that we were all getting together...Read More » ”
10 of 28 | Posted by: Diana (Bayard) Donnellan - NY

“I am so sorry for your loss...Melissa was a wonderful person and delight to know. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during...Read More » ”
11 of 28 | Posted by: Connie Clark

“Be at peace, Melissa. Though it has been many many years since I last saw you, I am sure you grew to be an even more beautiful person than the one I...Read More » ”
12 of 28 | Posted by: Kim Ainsworth - an old friend

“Dear Tony,Ruth and family: I am so sorry for you loss- please know you are in my thoughts and prayers ”
13 of 28 | Posted by: sandy rymph

“My thought's and prayer's are with you all, so sorry for your loss Melissa was a wonderful person! ”
14 of 28 | Posted by: Tim Banks - Friend

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.I will always remember the times seeing Melissa and Ann at FDR. ”
15 of 28 | Posted by: Nancy Morgan

“Tony, Ruth, Chrissie, Denny, Kim and Richie: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ”
16 of 28 | Posted by: George Fletcher and Lisa Fairbanks-Fletcher - NY

“To the family my deapest sypathy gose out to all, I just remember them all growning up and it seem like yesterday.I am so so sorry for you lose.She...Read More » ”
17 of 28 | Posted by: bonnie - palm bay, FL - freind

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Melissa. She had a sparkling personality, and was a great friend to my daughters and others. I was also her...Read More » ”
18 of 28 | Posted by: Carla (Bayard) VanDeusen

“It is with deepest sadness and condolences that I offer to Melissa's family. What an awesome person Ms. D was. She had touched the hearts of...Read More » ”
19 of 28 | Posted by: christine - poughkeepsie, NY

“Dear Anne, Scott, Matthew and Maya, Today and always, may the memories of Melissa bring you peace, comfort and strength. We love you! You're in...Read More » ”
20 of 28 | Posted by: Shannon Capocci - Ridgefield, CT

“Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Lauren ”
21 of 28 | Posted by: Lauren Miller - friend

“rest in peace. wishing your friends and family strength and comfort. ♥ you will be greatly missed but never forgotten ♥ ”
22 of 28 | Posted by: the Segals (and Rachel Dean) - NY

“Dear Anne, Scott & Family We were so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. joyce & terry...Read More » ”
23 of 28 | Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Joyce Scanlon

“Your whole family is in our prayers. RIP Melissa. I know you will be missed by so many! The Tunick Family ”
24 of 28 | Posted by: Christine Tunick

“The Aunt that I knew but didnt know. You left this planet too soon. You never know when you are gonna lose somebody and when you do it hurts. You...Read More » ”
25 of 28 | Posted by: Kylee Shook - Niece

“You will be missed but Never forgotten for your love and beauty will forever stay in our hearts. :( ”
26 of 28 | Posted by: Suzanne Clark & family - cousin

“it just happend so fast i feel like i barley knew you because i was so young when i first met you all of the family is relly going to miss you i...Read More » ”
27 of 28 | Posted by: makayla shook - niece

“Thoughts and prayers are with you all, I will always think of her beautiful smile and twinkling eyes. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.. Hold...Read More » ”
28 of 28 | Posted by: Rebecca Jayne - Hyde Park , NY


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Blacksburg, VA - Melissa D'Ambrosio, 32, died unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2012 at her home due to a congenital heart defect. A former longtime Hyde Park resident, she had been a Virginia resident since March.
She was born in Poughkeepsie on April 20, 1980. Her father, Anthony J. D'Ambrosio and his wife, Ruth, survive in Staatsburg; and her mother, Carol A. LeBoff Rodman, and her husband, Steve, survive in West Hempstead, NY.
Melissa graduated from Marist College summa cum laude; receiving her bachelor's degree.
No matter where she lived, Melissa was always giving of herself; volunteering her time and staying active in her community.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Anne Tasch and husband, Scott, of Ridgefield, CT; step-sister, Kim Thompson and husband, Jay, of Aurora, CO; step-brother, Richard Shook and wife, Kristin, of Pocatello, ID; step-sister, Christine Fairbanks of Salt Point; step-brother, Dennis Fairbanks and wife, Nikki, of Jacksonville, FL; several nieces and nephews; and maternal grandparents, Mildred and Melvin LeBoff of Newington, CT.
In keeping with Melissa's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorial calling hours will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm, Thursday, July 26th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.

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