May God bless you and your...
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.
Marisol Soto
March 06, 2026 | FL | Friend


Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
May 18, 1980 – Feb 24, 2026
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...
Read Moremy 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.
Marisol Soto
March 06, 2026 | FL | Friend
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.
Antonia Ramos
March 05, 2026 | Springfield, MA | Friend
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.
Janet Parslow
March 04, 2026 | Work
My friend, til we meet again
REINALDO SOLIVAN
March 04, 2026 | Springfield, MA | Friend

❤En el corazón de los que amamos, nunca morimos.❤
Que Dios les dé consuelo y fortaleza Sastre-Ramos Family
Jessica Sastre
March 03, 2026 | Friend
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.
Tara Rohan
March 03, 2026 | Friend
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...
Alisa Torres-Ortiz
March 03, 2026 | Springfield, MA | Sister

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 03, 2026 | Springfield, MA | Acquaintance
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
Felicita and Chiquito Hernandez
March 03, 2026 | Springfield, MA | Acquaintance