Melissa Ali "Meli" Simoes

Melissa Ali "Meli" Simoes obituary

Melissa Ali "Meli" Simoes

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Melissa Simoes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perazzo Funeral Home on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Melissa "Meli" Ali Simoes died in Allentown, Pennsylvania on November 13, 2025. Melissa was born and raised on Sullivan Street with; her mother, Verona, who passed when Melissa was 14 years old, her father, Jose Antonio, who still resides on Sullivan Street and is an active member of St. Anthony's Church, and her older sister and only sibling, Ana, who works at St. Anthony's Church.
Melissa attended and graduated St. Anthony's School and received all sacraments through St. Anthony's.
Melissa resided in Allentown, PA at the time of her death with her daughter, Aliya, partner, Joe, and grandchildren, Iyaliz, EJ, Baya and Junior. Melissa is survived by a large family including, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins who will miss her dearly.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Perazzo Funeral Home

199 Bleecker St., New York City, NY 10012

Send Flowers

Nov

19

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Anthony of Padua Church

154 Sullivan St., New York City, NY 10012

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Perazzo Funeral Home

Only 14 hours left for delivery to next service.