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Melissa Brennan Obituary
Melissa Beth Brennan
March 1, 1967 - July 25, 2023
QUEENSBURY - Melissa Beth Brennan, 56, of Queensbury, NY, passed away on July 25, 2023, after privately battling an illness for a long time on her own and fighting with everything she had to get better.
Sadly, in the past few months, her illness progressively and unexpectedly worsened, leading to weeks of hospitalization and medical treatment and ultimately her passing.
Melissa was born on March 1, 1967, to parents Gary and Carolyn Green in Johnstown, NY.
Her charismatic and loving personality made an impact on everyone who was fortunate to have known her. She celebrated and supported those close to her and urged her friends and family to be present and enjoy everything that this world has to offer them.
Melissa was widely known in her community as an ambitious, creative visionary, building and operating seven childcare centers and two restaurants over her thirty-year long career as an entrepreneur. She loved pursuing her passions and cared just as much for her customers and staff as she did for her own family.
She was preceded in death by her late father, Gary Green, whom she adored. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Green; her husband, John E. Brennan, Jr.; her children: Larissa Ovitt, Cortland Brennan; and stepchildren: Matthew Brennan, Brii Maple and Martha Kuppinger.
Services will be held at Baker Funeral Home in Queensbury, NY on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Melissa's wishes were for this event to be a Celebration of Life and Love. Please feel free to honor Melissa with bright colored clothing or anything that makes you feel confident and comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization Melissa felt strongly about.
Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Brennan
Frederick Lefton
July 27, 2025
I still miss this lady!
Debra Wood
August 10, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear of Melissa´s passing. I know she is with her Savior as we always talked about her faith and love of Jesus . I pray for all the family to find the strength and comfort during this difficult time .
Stacey Morris
August 8, 2023
Melissa was a very special woman who lit up the world. She was also very supportive and invited me to speak at her place of business when my new book came out. I will always appreciate her act of kindness. My condolences to her family and friends. I know she will be very missed by many.
Kristen
August 8, 2023
Melissa was a beautiful light in this world. We are so blessed to have known her.
With love and prayers,
Jamie, Kristen and Brenna Walsh
Christine Hahn
August 8, 2023
John and family .... My sincerest
Condolences on the passing of Melissa. Thinking of you all.
Christine Hahn
Ellie Pagano
August 7, 2023
Dear John and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Melissa's untimely death. I'm remembering you all in loving thoughts and prayers. May only good and happy memories help to ease your sadness. God bless.
Ellie Pagano
Beth Brundage-Berry
August 7, 2023
My deepest Sympathies to the Brennan Family, my sons were in Melissa's Day care and went to LG with Cortland, an amazing person, she will be greatly missed.
Mariane
August 7, 2023
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Melissa. What a beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I truly enjoyed every moment with Melissa. She will be missed. She touched so many hearts.
Blessing to you all.
Sue & Jim Keysor
August 7, 2023
My grandson went to Melissa´s daycare back when she did it out of her home. She was the best! Every year she offered an overnight on Valentine´s day so the parents could have a night out. We loved her New Years Eve parties. She was just so full of life!! My heart just aches for all of you and I´m so sorry that you´ve lost such a beautiful piece of your heart but thank full you can share your memories. God bless you all.
Melissa Engwer Cadarette
August 6, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My kids all attended your daycare many years ago and have fond memories of same. RIP Melissa
Mary Yoshimoto
August 6, 2023
We are so sad for Melissa 's family.
With all our love. Jeff McNeil and Mary Yoshimoto.
Mikaela Shea
August 6, 2023
My deepest condolences to Larissa and family. Melissa was such a shining light, gone too soon. Thinking about all who loved her.
Eggleston family
August 6, 2023
Our family is so saddened by the loss of Melissa. She was our daughters daycare provider at Croc A Gators and my customer at the bank. Always caring, happy, hard working and brought positive energy to everything she did.
She will be missed!
Sending our thoughts and prayers to her family.
David & Danielle Hugo
August 5, 2023
Dear Carolyn & Family, we are both shocked & saddened by Melissa´s passing. She will be missed by so many people. We remember her as a fashion forward teenager & enterprising young lady, & eventually a wife & mother. Melissa, you & your family are in
our thoughts & prayers & may God bless you all.
Sincerely, David & Danielle
Lisa Cartier
August 5, 2023
So sad to hear of this. Sending love, hugs and prayers to all.
Diane Perkins
August 4, 2023
To all who love Melissa, my deepest condolences. She was my first baby sitter and our family friend. “Missy” has always been someone to look up to and I am so so saddened to learn of he passing. RIP Missy ❤
Jody Baker
August 4, 2023
Melissa was a wonderful person. I loved working for her. She will be missed so much.
Vernon Hinkle
August 3, 2023
Condolences from Mary and Vernon
Julie Juers
August 3, 2023
So glad I was blessed, to get a tight hug from her in March when she visited! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her! My sympathy and prayers to her family.
Kathy Snyder
August 3, 2023
I’m just shocked. I’m so very sorry for all of you. I know more than most that there’s nothing anyone can say to make it better but I love you all and am here anytime or way you can use me.
Lesley Bowman
August 2, 2023
Sunshine, you will and are missed! I will miss that big smile and laugh!
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Baker Funeral Home - Queensbury11 Lafayette Street, Queensbury, NY 12804
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