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1980
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2026
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Melissa Zavala Obituary
Melissa Zavala, 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 18, 1980 to Raul Zavala Sr., and Maria “Mimi” Ortiz. Melissa worked at the Y.M.C.A of Greater Springfield for 20 years where she enjoyed working with children and most recently at the Baystate Ob&Gyn Group, Inc in Springfield. Melissa will be remembered as a patient, loving person who adored her daughters and her family. She enjoyed doing crafts and shopping, lots of shopping. She could never pass up a chance to buy a nice purse! Besides her parents, she is survived by her two loving daughters, Janelle S. Fuentes and Gabriella D. Fuentes, shared with Juan Fuentes. Melissa also leaves her siblings; Alisa Torres-Ortiz, Sergio Garcia, Maritza L. Zavala and Raul Zavala Jr., along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held THURS from 9:30 to 11 AM at the CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME, 109 MAIN ST., W. SPFLD, followed by an 11 AM Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Melissa’s name to the Sister Caritas Cancer Center, 271 Carew St., Spfld, MA 01104
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Marisol Soto
March 6, 2026
my condolences to the girls and family your mom was an absolute blessing to have around Mel left a lot of memories behind lots of love. I will miss her messages, her silliness.
Antonia Ramos
March 5, 2026
My deepest condolences to the whole family. Melissa was always a very loving person with everyone for as long as I can remember. My girls will always cherish the memories growing up and my grand-daughter the kind ❤ she alway showed her every morning at the YMCA. I will pray for the family to have peace in their . Que Dios me los bendiga.
Janet Parslow
March 4, 2026
So sorry for your loss! I remember Melissa as a cute little girl when she starting working at the YMCA. She will be missed. May you find peace in your memories.
REINALDO SOLIVAN
March 4, 2026
My friend, til we meet again
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Jessica Sastre
March 3, 2026
❤En el corazón de los que amamos, nunca morimos.❤
Que Dios les dé consuelo y fortaleza Sastre-Ramos Family
Tara Rohan
March 3, 2026
Mel was truly one of the kindest and most beautiful souls I’ve ever known, inside and out. We started as coworkers, but it didn’t take long for our conversations and shared laughs to turn into a real friendship. I will always be grateful for that.
I loved talking with her about our daughters and the struggles and joys of motherhood. She just understood. She was incredibly resilient and strong through her battle, carrying herself with such quiet grace even in the hardest moments.
Her girls were her whole world, and the love she had for them was undeniable.
Please accept my deepest condolences. My heart is with her daughters and her entire family during this unimaginable time. She will always be remembered with so much love.
Alisa Torres-Ortiz
March 3, 2026
Melissa,
I miss you every single day, my beautiful sister and my ride or die .. Life will never be the same without you. Heaven gained my angel, but my heart lost its other half.
You weren’t just my sister — you were my everything, my biggest supporter, and my forever friend. I will carry your love with me in everything I do.
Mel, there are no words big enough to explain how much I’m gonna miss you. I still hear your laugh, feel your hugs, and your sarcastic comments.
God knew your heart was too pure for this world. Thank you for the memories, the love, and the bond that even death can’t break.
Forever my sister. Forever my best friend. Gone too soon, but will never be forgotten.
Love you forever and ever,
Alisa
Felicita and Chiquito Hernandez
March 3, 2026
Melissa was a good friend with my daughter Jackie and her friend Victoria during their High School years and years afterwards.
Felicita and Chiquito Hernandez
March 3, 2026
I see trees of green and red roses too,I see them bloom for me and YOU and I think to myself WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD to have had you in all those school friends and your families that you graced with your kindness and zest for life. Rest in peace and may God have welcomed you to his table
Nelly Diaz
March 3, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family. Your smile your laughter made everyday enjoyable at the y. The conversations upon arrival you would say Finally you here and smiled.
Tracy White
March 2, 2026
My heart breaks that you are gone. You made me laugh everyday at the YMCA. Even when you took me pink elephant. You will be missed so much.
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