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Melissa Graham Sciortino

1974 - 2015

BORN

1974

DIED

2015

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Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg

201 Edwards Ferry Road NE

Leesburg, Virginia

Melissa Sciortino Obituary

Melissa Sciortino

Ashburn, Virginia - Melissa Graham Sciortino, 40, and son Vincenzo, of Ashburn, Virginia died Wednesday, April 23, 2015 at the Lansdowne Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia. Melissa ("Missy") was born April 29, 1974 in Denver, Colorado, to James and Connie (Biddle) Phillips. She is survived by her loving husband Anthony, their daughter Keeley, puppy Lola, brothers Troy and Kenny, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and friends. Family and friends were Missy's passion. She was a loving wife and mother and a deeply caring and compassionate person who always put others first. She always had a twinkle of mischief in her eye, a laugh that was truly contagious, and the kindest and sweetest heart. Missy loved deeply and truly and we are blessed to have been able to love her in return. Family will receive friends on Monday, April 27, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11:00am at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Leesburg, VA. www.colonialfunralhome.com

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 29, 2015.

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Aunt Brenda

April 21, 2022

Oh how I still miss you. My heart will always hold a place for you. I wished you were here so many times this year already. I still cry like it was day one. I still smile every time I think about your first dance. I still laugh at your nonsense. I still remember you throwing me under the bus when you wanted you to have your hair bleached. Tears are on my face today for what you have missed out on but then i know you are still right here just the other side of the veil I love you and miss you

Brenda Drake

April 21, 2020

5 years has passed and not a day goes by that I don't carry you in my heart. I know when I pass through the veil your soul will join mine and we will never have another good bye

Brenda Drake

April 21, 2019

Tears still fall today. Your light still shines brightly in my heart. You are so missed we were so blessed.

B T

April 18, 2016

Dear Sciortino family and friends. My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength and comfort during this painful time. Psalms 29:11

Scott Custer

May 18, 2015

Anthony,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I too have lost my wife and know that words fail to come close to comforting your pain. Please make sure that you allow those around you to contribute to you in any way they can.

Wishing you peace.

David Wilkinson

April 30, 2015

Anthony, I have been praying for you, and will continue. I have had many join me in this. As part of the rescue team, we were all touched by your love, and wished for a better result. If you need more, you have my card. Chaplain David, LCFR.

Michelle Bardsley

April 30, 2015

Anthony and Keely, I pray you will be filled with the love, peace, and strength of God as you walk through a new journey together. Always remember the love you had for your wife and mother and the love she had for you two. "Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged for the Lord our God is with you where ever you go." Joshua 1:9

Sheena Shoemaker

April 29, 2015

Anthony and Keeley, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Melissa was a great person. She will be missed.

Eric Bowen

April 28, 2015

Anthony -

My very best wishes to you and Keeley. I will be thinking of both of you often and wishing you strength.

Theresa Kelley

April 28, 2015

Anthony,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife Melissa and son Vinny. God never prepares us for anything like this. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We miss seeing you and never having the chance to meet Melissa and Keeley. Love you!
Aunt Theresa & Dakota Kelley

Mike Babauta

April 27, 2015

Anthony,

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul and all of the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God and Our Blessed Mother give you comfort and peace.

Cheryl Hoiler

April 27, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I send you my Love and Prayers.
Love,
Aunt Cheryl

Andrew and Sarah Tice

April 27, 2015

Anthony,

We are grieved and heartbroken for the loss of Melissa and Vinnie. Melissa's ability to love was demonstrated most clearly by how completely and passionately she loved you and Keeley, our lives were blessed for having known her. We pray that you will find comfort and peace.

Cullen Ken and Janene

April 27, 2015

Anthony, Keeley, and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort.

John Tarver

April 27, 2015

Anthony,
You have our deepest sympathies and condolences my friend. Please know that Jenn and I are here to support any in way that we can.

Victoria Ugincius

April 27, 2015

Anthony and family, you have my deepest condolences and you are in my thoughts and prayers. So saddened for the loss of Melissa and your precious son. I will be thinking of you all and please let me know if you ever need anything. God Bless your family always.

Jermyn Marino

April 27, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy on your loss of your wife and son. You spoke about her a lot and always with a smile and a laugh on your face. God Bless.

Julie Wright

April 27, 2015

Anthony,
My heart aches for your tragic loss of your dear loving wife and your baby boy. You always spoke so highly of Melissa and your family. Sometimes we may not understand why things happen, but know that the Lord will be watching over you and Keeley, along with your dear angel Melissa and son Vincenzo throughout these difficult times. You must remain strong for your little girl, as she will need the most of you. Know that here at work you have warriors that will be there for you for any type of support that you may need. I prayed for you and family to overcome these painful moments.
The Wrights

Sarah Morris

April 26, 2015

Anthony. We are so very sorry at your tragic loss of Melissa and your baby boy. Please cherish all your happy memories and the love of your little girl. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Betsy and John Preston

April 25, 2015

Cannot express our sorrow to hear the tragic news - to know that such an amazing force and energy in the world will not be with us is very sad. Family and having children were everything to Melissa - her struggles were rewarded with her little angel baby girl. She will always know how much she was wanted and loved. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Time Eases

Betsy and John Preston

April 25, 2015

Cannot express our sorrow to hear the tragic news - to know that such an amazing force and energy in the world will not be with us is very sad. Family and having children were so very important to Melissa. Her struggles were rewarded with her little angel baby girl - she will always know how much she was wanted and loved! All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless - Time Eases

Darin and Traci Doyle

April 25, 2015

Missy was a wonderful mom and wife! She was never shy and always voiced her opinion. She was so much fun to be around and enjoyed life to the fullest. She will forever be remembered! God rest her soul and may she rest in peace and guide her daughter from heaven.

Richard Drake

April 24, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Anthony and Keeley. Melissa will truly be missed. Looked forward to seeing your little man after we had Thanksgiving together. Our hearts are broken and hope you can find some peace in knowing that she is in heaven with your son. Love and prayers uncle Rick.

Patricia Apodaca

April 24, 2015

For Melissa and son

Patricia Apodaca

April 24, 2015

My heart is broken for our loss of a beautiful person and her son, you will be greatly missed. Anthony and Kiely all my love and sorrow.

Liz Puppe

April 24, 2015

"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. May her memory comfort you Sending thoughts and prayers as you move though this difficult time.

Brenda Drake

April 24, 2015

Heavenly Father keep your two loving angels close. May our families be together once again in heaven;

Brenda Drake

April 24, 2015

One of the best gifts God has given to our family. Melissa Graham is my namesake but more than that she was more like a little sister to me. We spent so much time together as she grew up. She was a bossy little girl and always the light of the party. But let me tell you when she was mad everyone knew it and that is what I loved about her. She was genuine, loving and family always came first. She was a force. She was a force She was a light. She was Melissa and she was my friend. I will miss her so much I love you Missy ~ Brinder

Tiffany /Nate Apodaca / Heinrich

April 24, 2015

I'm so sorry I didn't talk to you on facebook or call you You are Our AngelMay you rest in peace I love you so much Missy you will be greatly missed thoughts and prayers are with you will be in our hearts forever!! And you're memories will live on forever

Tiffany /Nate Apodaca / Heinrich

April 24, 2015

We Really miss you Missy!! I Love you so much may you rest in peace Perseus Angle!!! Our deepest sympathys To Anthony, Killy, Ant Connie Uncle Jim, Kenny Troy

Myra Lupian

April 24, 2015

Oh mama. I miss you so much already. I will miss our daily conversations and pix. All your advice and sassiness. I will always remember you with a smile on my face. My heart hurts knowing I can't just pick up the phone to call or text you. Until we meet again my dear friend. I know you and that precious baby boy will be watching over all of us. I lover you!

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