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Melissa Youssefi Obituary
Melissa Mary (Peringer) YOUSSEFI Melissa, 48, lost her thirteen year battle with cancer on Sunday, March 13, 2011 peacefully in her own home in Seattle, Washington. Born May 26, 1962 in Bremerton, Melissa graduated St. Joseph's School on Capitol Hill, then went on to attend Bishop Blanchet High School and Western Washington University. A very loving and giving person, who found it impossible to say no, she devoted many volunteer hours to several worthwhile causes. These included many parental activities at her daughter's schools of St. Joe's and Holy Names Academy. Besides her daughters, Melissa is survived by her loving husband, Moe; her two daughters, Sarah and Samantha; her parents, Mike and Shirley Peringer; and her brothers, Forrest Michael and Nicholas and her sister, Amanda. She is preceded in death by her older brother, Matthew. Melissa was taken from her family by cancer, and she is known for her amazing upbeat attitude and caring heart. Melissa was an amazing, strong woman; known for her courage and strength to everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife and mother, a wonderful, loving friend, and will be remembered for her constant smiles and kindness. She always had a useful piece of advice and was a great friend to all who knew her. Melissa always put others before herself and was the most amazing woman to have ever lived. She was a caring and generous person that touched the life of anyone and everyone she ever met. She will be remembered for her energy, charisma, and passion for life. She will live on in our hearts forever. There will be a memorial mass at St. Joseph Church on Saturday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. Donations can be made in Melissa's name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation @ wwwProvidence.org/hospice@Seattle.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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LINDA WOLD
March 10, 2019
Remembering Melissa on this sad anniversary. Rest in peace forever, beloved friend, wife, mother, and valiant pink warrior . . .
March 27, 2011
To Moe, Sarah & Sammy, expressing our deep sympathies for Melissa's passing. Our memories of her are fond and she will always be recalled smiling, on the sunny deck at Maxwelton Beach. Wishing you and your family happiness and healing.
The Lee Clan
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
March 21, 2011
Dear Youssefi and Peringer Families,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send you our sympathy as we offer prayers for all of you who will miss Melissa so much. May her eternal home in God's Presence overflow with peace and love into all our homes. May you know she is near you often in the time ahead.
March 19, 2011
Dear Peringer and Youssefi families:
We are very saddened at the loss of Melissa. I remember babysitting the Peringers many times; and Missy (as we knew her then) was always sweet and helpful. We reunited when our kids transferred to St. Joe's. Melissa was just as kind and welcoming then.
We hope that beautiful memories help your healing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debby Walters and Dan & Dylan Patterson
Carol Sharp-Jaeger
March 18, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. Melissa was a wonderful friend to me all through High School. I along with my entire family send all of our love and prayers- Carol Sharp Jaeger
March 18, 2011
Dear Moe, Sarah and Sammy, We were so sad to hear about Melissa.
Molly and I are thinking of you all. When I think of her I see her wonderful smile and I know she will always be smiling on you. We are both thankful for knowing her. Sue and Molly Mahoney
Barbara Kavanaugh
March 18, 2011
Dear Peringer and Youssefi families,
Please accept my sympathies during this very sad time. I remember Melissa's warm and gentle smile, and her kind presence. She was a genuine, caring person, and it is a gift to have known her.
It is heartbreaking to think of what you are going through, and I join the many others who are sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Denise Walters-LePenske
March 18, 2011
Melissa was beautiful and very nice. I enjoyed watching her and her brothers when my services were needed, and I was called.
Denise Walters-LePenske
Gina Gianelli
March 18, 2011
Melissa was beautiful - a shining beacon of all the qualities of her wonderful parents.
Look up and smile through your tears - Melissa's love and warmth will never die. You now have your very own angel who will never leave you.
Molly Crocker
March 17, 2011
Dear Moe, Sarah and Sammy, I am keeping you all in my prayers...no words can express how saddened I am for your loss. She was a bright star on earth and will continue to shine in heaven. with a spirit as bright as hers, how could she not! All My Love, Molly Crocker
In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night . . . -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Le Petit Prince)
A trip to remember
Molly Crocker
March 17, 2011
March 17, 2011
Dear Youssefi Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Melissa sounds like an amazing woman. I wish we all could have met her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Rich and Cynthia Horrigan (Rachel's parents)& Family
Sally Gianelli
March 17, 2011
What a wonderful tribute to a fabulous friend, mom, sister, wife, neighbor...Thanks for the memories.
March 17, 2011
Dear Moe and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Missy and she was loved by all. You will be in my prayers
Catherine mulligan Kouchakji
Linda Wold
March 16, 2011
To Melissa's family, I am so sorry to learn of your tremendous loss. I was on the Parent Board with Melissa at Holy Names. Although I did not know her well, there were many other moms who did; and all spoke so very highly of her.
I am a breast cancer survivor myself, so it makes my heart ache to know that Melissa lost her battle. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
Linda Wold
Tom McDonald
March 16, 2011
Moe, Girls and the Perringer family, we are deeply saddened by Melissa's passing. Her spirit was felt in so many ways. Her courage and your faith has been an inspiration to us all. Please accept my deepest sympathy and understand you are all in our prayers. Our friendship on Capitol Hill while growing up was only enhanced by our years together at Christ the King. We were all very lucky to call her our friend. God bless.
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