Melanie Massera
May 27,1942- February 8,2015
Honolulu, Hawaii
Melanie was born and raised in Watsonville, Ca. She attended Moreland Notre Dame and graduated from Watsonville High School before attending fashion school in New York. For the last 30 years Melanie owned and operated M Massera Management in Waikiki. Melanie was a talented artist who left hundreds of miniature paintings and drawings, many with Hawaiian themes and pictures of loved ones. She will always be remembered for her love of family and friends, her kindness, generosity, weekly phone calls and insightful and perceptive advice. She frequently helped family, friends and even strangers and those in need. I think anyone who knew Mel will remember her infectious laughter, her zipping around in her red and white 58 ford convertible, her fashionable attire and her always saying exactly what she thought. Melanie was preceded in death by her parents Walter & Irene Massera.
She is survived by a sister Merilee Massera Friedman (Darryl), brothers Walter Massera Jr. (Melanie J.), and Alfred Massera, nephew Oliver Friedman, nieces, Emily Friedman and Sierra Massera and great nephew Talu Friedman Gonzalez.
May the Lord bless thee with all Good
And keep thee from all Evil
May He enlighten thy heart with immortal Wisdom
And grace thee with eternal Knowledge
May He lift up His merciful Countenance
Upon thee for eternal Peace
Kalei at Diamond Head Mortuary, Honolulu, HI

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Mar. 14, 2015.

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14 Entries

Laura Quezada

September 13, 2015

Dearest Melanie, I tried to telephone you today and the number wasn't in service. Little did I know I could just think of you and know you would be looking over me. You took me under your wing when I was flailing around in Hawaii. Because of your love and influence, I was asked to dance a Tribute to Isadora Duncan. And now, almost 4 decades later, I am again performing a tribute to Isadora. I know this pleases you. You believed in me. Dear, dear Melanie. Rest in peace and in joy. Love you deep and forever. Laura Quezada

PETRA BRUNE

June 19, 2015

As that day had come of the news of your passing,my heart had sank empty inside.
I felt the tears of great loss knowning that I would not hear your voice or that energetic laugh and see that beautiful smile that would light up a room.
Now Melanie your at peace, to suffer no more.
In heaven on those billowly clouds doing whatever your hearts content,painting,having a cocktail or laughing it up .(Hi Honey)
XOXOXO PETRA BRUNE

ALFRED MASSERA

June 17, 2015

AS THE LIGHT OF YOUR BEING BECAME ONE WITH YOUR SOUL, O WHAT A MAGNIFICENT SIGHT TO BEHOLD! HAPPY AND LAUGHING YOUR SOUL, IS NOW FREE, I UNDERSTAND NOW WHAT IT MEANS TO JUST "BE"AS YOU REACHED FOR THE STARS, ON THE WINDHORSE YOU RODE, I CAUGHT A GLYMPSE OF HEAVEN THATS WHERE YOU WILL BE. I STARTED TO CRY, BUT I KNEW IN MY HEART, YOU TOLD US THIS STORY, IT WAS DRAWN THROUGH YOUR ART. I WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS, ITS SO EASY TO DO, THROUGH THE MEMORIES, ALL THE LAUGHTER, AND BEAUTIFUL HAWAII TOO. MY HEART HOLS THESE TREASURES, TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN, I LOVE YOU, I MISS YOU WAY PAST THE END, FOREVER MY SISTER, AND MY BEST FRIEND.

June 11, 2015

My precious friend, I am an old shell on the beach since the phone call telling me of your passing. I'm so very happy for your peace and joy and at the same time so very
very sad for myself and all those people you were a guardian angel to. I talk to you but must admit that the absence of your
healing voice has left a massive void in my life. I can't wait to share laughter and wonder with you again. You reside in my heart, kiddo, and I thank God for my incredible good fortune when you entered my
life 22 years ago almost to the day. My home is full of your gifts and art and letters, and my soul is filled with your light. Fly, fly, fly....
Love you,
Jerry

Kevin D Pang

April 23, 2015

Melanie, when I came back you were gone
I send my fond "Aloha 'Oe" though a little late
Until we meet again someday
with St. Peter by the Pearly Gate
from Kevin D Pang, Pacific Islander, Waikiki, Oahu "the meeting place", Hawaii

alfred massera

April 16, 2015

Melanie my heart breaks once again you were my best friend as well as my sister I love you and miss you so much it hurts. what am I gonna do without you im so lost thaqnks for all you did for everyone I love you way beyond death say hi to a edie and papa for me xxxxooo

Don

April 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. May you find comfort in God's promise that we can see our loved ones again. John 6:40 & 1Thessalonians 4:13

Janis Brautovic

March 31, 2015

My deepest sympathy for her family. May your pain be less knowing she is near. Talk to her as you know her. Find peace in her memories ...Blessings Janis

Roxanna

March 18, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" strengthen the family during their time of sorrow.

March 14, 2015

Rest in peace, dear friend. So many years have passed. I wish I could have seen you one more time!
Cynthia Wood

Melanie Massera

March 13, 2015

I love you Melanie! !! You were so good and loving to me. Im going to miss you. I only regret not having more time or calling you more. God bless your family and help them heal. I know you are free! SONTOS!

Henry Valdes

March 12, 2015

RIP Melanie. Will never forget you. Thanks for the laughs. Love ya my friend. <3

Walter Massera

March 12, 2015

My heart is totally crushed as well as my families..Melanie was such a awesome person so many talents..totally unique..its very unamagineable to think of life without my sister.. love you melanie thankyou for sharing your heart and life with us....love and sweer dreams my sister
..always carry u with me...walter

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