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Melissa Kittler-Abels Obituary
1971 - 2013 PITTSFIELD Melissa Ann Kittler-Abels was born on January 12, 1971 in Pittsfield. She was such a beautiful baby that her cuteness won the honor of being one of the first postered photo babies for Zayer's Department Store.
She attended Pittsfield public schools throughout her education. She enjoyed cruising with her friends, shopping, and exploring every nook and cranny of Berkshire County as any teenager would. She later ventured out west and became a resident of Arizona. There she became a skilled airplane mechanic and began the joys of motherhood. After that, her career, family, and love of traveling took her to Washington state and then back to the east coast where her final residence was Lake City, Fla. There she enjoyed family, friends, the New England Patriots and her fast sports car.
She leaves her mother, Dorothy Bristol-Stroup, and father, Kevin Kittler, both of Pittsfield; three grandparents, Emil and Eleanor Kittler of Cheshire, and Dorothy Bristol of Pittsfield; three sons, Bryan McCauley, 24, of Truro, Mass., David Eddie, 23, and Corey Abels, 14, both of Lake City, Fla.; two brothers, Kevin R. Kittler and Scott M. Kittler, both of Pittsfield; a sister, Rebecca A. Valentine of Pittsfield; a sister-in-law, Carrie M. Kittler, and a brother-in-law, Fred Valentine, both of Pittsfield; and her beloved husband and best friend, John Abels of Lake City, Fla. She also leaves eight aunts, eleven uncles, many, many cousins, three nieces and five nephews, one of which carries on her birthday, Joshua E. Kittler, and too many friends to list.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Melissa Ann Kittler-Abels will be held Thursday, January 31, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at St. Charles Church celebrated by the Rev. Peter A. Gregory, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made (payable to Kevin R. Kittler) to establish an education fund for her youngest son, Corey Abels.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Kittler-Abels
Rose Jagiello
January 31, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
scott kittler
January 30, 2013
I lite this candle for you to see,what you really mean to me. An older sister that I looked up to,who always did things I wanted to do. We grew apart then back together as we bolth stay strong in any weather.
Kevin, Carrie, Andrew, Josh & Owen Kittler
January 29, 2013
We love you and promise to think of you every single day. I hope you watch my children grow and walk with them through their lives....as their angel. I also hope you watch over Kev and always remember how much he loves you!! You will be in our hearts, minds and prayers always and forever....We love you!
courtney perkins
January 29, 2013
I hope you rest in peace Melissa Daniel talks alot about you your lucky to have him in your family. He is wonderful and kind.RIP melissa
daniel zielinski
January 29, 2013
i remember when i was on the phone with her me and her laughing her coming for thanks giving i loved her alot and i still do she will always in my heart i love u melissa
Vicki (Piekos) Zabawa
January 29, 2013
Dear Eleanor,Emil & family,
So very sorry to read about your beautiful grand-daughter. My sincere and deep sympathy to you all.
Tina Bristol
January 29, 2013
R.I.P. now your going home,your free to fly with the Angels......
tina bristol
January 29, 2013
Melissa ,I remember when we were just little playing Barbies together and picinics at the Lake w/our Mom's It was great being A innocent Kid,ourlives went seperate ways,and you were 1 of the 1st ones to send me that beautiful stone prayer for Nikolas's grave,so kind and thoughtful of byou! you seemed so full of Life I guess sometimes we just don't see the little things?R.I.P my Cousin and may you rest w/ the rest of our Family who have been brought home,love,Tina B.
Amanda Gingras
January 29, 2013
To the Kittler Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Melissa's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys, may the memories of Melissa help you get through these sad times.
Amanda Gingras & Michael LaCasse
Heather Miller-Brooks
January 29, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Miller Calderwood
January 29, 2013
So sorry Kevin and Carrie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, let me know if you need anything
Larie Goodreau
January 29, 2013
My condolences go out to my family for the loss of such a beautiful women,She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her
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