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MELISSA KATZ Obituary

KATZ--Melissa Andree, 46, passed away on December 27, 2021, after a prolonged period of illness. Melissa attended the Fieldston School from kindergarten through 12th grade. After Fieldston she attended Boston University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. She worked in advertising for several years until returning to school to study law and earn her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. Melissa was able to apply her knowledge of the law and her tremendous interpersonal skills to build a highly successful career in Human Resources at two prestigious investment banking firms. She is survived by her parents Monique Lang, Alan E. Katz, Laura Katz, and Siegfried Pitsch, and her siblings Danielle Katz, Oren Barouch, and Jessica Silverstein. Graveside services and burial were conducted in Syracuse, NY. Contributions to perpetuate her memory may be made to the New York office of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Birnbaum Funeral Service, Inc., Syracuse, NY. 315-472-5291.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 2, 2022.

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June 1, 2024

Kate Woodward

December 27, 2022

On this anniversary of Melissa´s passing, I am reminded of what a delightful woman she was. While I didn´t know her well I enjoyed having her visit us with her friend, Lars Peterson. I am sorry that I didn´t explore with her the many talents she had. God bless.

Patti McGill Peterson

December 27, 2022

Melissa spent two Hanukkah/Christmas holidays with us in Virginia. She was immediately a warm and friendly presence, joining in easily with our family rituals. We enjoyed having her with us, learning about her educational experiences at the Fieldston School and discovering that we shared a keen interest in the spy thriller series Killing Eve. I join others in remembering Melissa fondly and being saddened by her death.

Simone Kirkland

April 3, 2022

Heartbroken. The world is now a darker place knowing that you are no longer here. Sending my love and condolences to Melissa´s family and friends. She will be forever in my thoughts.

LP

March 9, 2022

i miss you

Lars Peterson

February 14, 2022

Lars Peterson

February 14, 2022

Lars Peterson

February 14, 2022

Lars Peterson

February 14, 2022

Lars Peterson

February 14, 2022

Lars Peterson

February 14, 2022

all I can think of is cliches. all of them too obviously true for that label. she was too good for this place and will be even worse for those of us left behind.

Jennifer A Masiello-Sama

January 18, 2022

Hello,
I was friends with Melissa in High School. I went to Scarsdale High, but she was a part of the group I spent time with there. She was a wonderful, outgoing, funny and smart woman who I looked up to and thought the word of. Melissa touched so many lives in the very best way. I´m grateful I got the chance to know her and share some fun adventures with her.

May her memory and the happy moments you shared with her bring you comfort at this time.

May she rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Masiello-Sama

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