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Melanie Desiata Obituary

Melanie A. (Ridler) Desiata, 34, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, May 21, 2010, after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with colon cancer.

She leaves her husband of 12 years, Robert J. Desiata; 3 children all at home, Cali, Cameron, and Chase; her parents, Rosemary B. (Lessard) and John F. Ridler; her brother, Kevin Ridler; a nephew, Jacob Tilleman, her paternal grandmother, Mary Ridler Heuer, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends.

She was born in Worcester and was a graduate of Burncoat Dance Magnet Program. She received degrees from Dean College in Franklin and Becker College in Worcester.

She was member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagle #4311. She had a passion for dance, loved baseball, and football. She was a loving mother, daughter, wife, and sister, and friend.

Calling hours at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, will be from 5-8 p.m., Monday, May 24. The funeral will be held from Nordgren Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, May 25, with a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary, 23 Fales Street. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston MA 02115. For directions and to leave an on-line message in the guestbook, visit:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on May 23, 2010.

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Margo Munn

May 23, 2011

Melanie, it's been one year since you left us. One year and I've thought about you every single day. The love you gave, the dignity you showed and the passion you had to keep on pushing is an amazing testament to the person you truly are. Love and miss you much. Margo

Pam & Don Pomeroy

June 7, 2010

Rob - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. May you find peace, comfort, and strength in your memories together with Melanie that will live on forever.

nikk lessard

May 29, 2010

we loved you so much

Tina Kuzmicki

May 28, 2010

Rosemary & Jack & Kevin, I'm so sorry to here of your loss. Melanie was such a beautiful girl with lots of talent. Her children are just as beautiful! Rosemary my thaughts & prayers are with you always & with the family. She is reating in "GODS" hands now. She is a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL in Heaven! Your cousin Tina Kuzmicki Perry N.Y.

Irene Brugger

May 27, 2010

Rob - You're an amazing husband and father. Mel will always be with you through your children. May you find comfort knowing she is at peace.

Kayla Alvarez & Angie Rivera

May 26, 2010

Cali,

Our sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family at this difficult time. May you feel peace in your hearts and in the memories that you will always have of your mom.

Tim Ouellette

May 26, 2010

Rob- thoughts and prayers to you.

Mary Minor

May 26, 2010

Rose and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the time spent with you and Melanie at the dance competitions. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Mary Minor (Katie's Mom)

May 26, 2010

you were truly one of the good ones. you will be missed by all that knew and loved you.
I do hope you were looking down from heaven yesterday while your amazing and brave daughter spoke at mass, she was so strong. However, with the grace and strength you showed over the last few years it should be no surprise how amazing she was and is .

Tracee Giannette

May 26, 2010

So sorry for your loss...my cousins Denise and Dawn knew Mel and I just wanted to express my sympathies...She is in good company..my dad just passed on the 4th, maybe they will comfort each other~

Dave and Wanda Romano

May 26, 2010

Our hearts go out to both families. Melanie had lived an amazing life even though it was rather short. She was a great friend; she was the kind of friend that stood by you when you needed somebody to be there. What is it that we remember when we think of Melanie? It was her sense of humor. She was the kind of person that would make everyone laugh so hard that they’d end up crying. Also her big smile and her wonderful hugs. Melanie was well-loved and she had done so many things on earth and I’m sure she’ll do much more in heaven. I will forever be grateful to have known Melanie. Melanie will forever be missed but I know in the right time, we will meet her again. We will all meet her again and she’ll make us laugh in tears again. We love you Melanie may you rest in peace our sweetest angel.

Gina Fayard Inangelo

May 26, 2010

Dear Rose, Jack, Kevin, Des and Kids,
My deepest sympathy! Melanie was a beautiful person, inside and out. She will be deeply missed by all.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love Gina

Stephanie Morris

May 26, 2010

Melanie,
I didn't get to see you all the time, but you were family to all of us. Your kids will have an everlasting place in my heart. You have affected people lives in so many ways! I miss you alot already!

Nicole Bragg

May 26, 2010

I'm so sad to here about Melanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kevin. Mel was a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless!

Rob & Mike Malone

May 25, 2010

Kev and Family,
So sorry for your loss,Mel was everyones lil sister. Sorry we couldn't be there for you but our thoughts and prayers are with you always.Love,Rob and Mike Malone

Kim Lizotte

May 25, 2010

Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about your sister, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

martha lesssard

May 25, 2010

smelani no none can keep you from use today we laid your body to rest but you will be in our lives forever

Meg Brunelle

May 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish those great memories of our Greendale--Burncoat High School years. The softball games, sleepover parties, great high school times...I never realized how wonderful those days really were until now. My heart goes out to all of you and I will always keep you in my prayers.

Deb (Perry) Ferranto

May 25, 2010

My heartfelt prayers go to the Ridler family and those beautiful children of Melanie.... may memories of good times spent together offer some comfort in the months ahead. Melanie was quite a girl. Beautiful, STRONG, with always a smile. She is an inspiration to us all, and I am proud to have known her. God bless you all. Rest peacefully, Miss Mel.

Melissa Peters

May 25, 2010

I remember dancing with Melanie and admiring her talent. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Jason Morse

May 25, 2010

I remember Melanie from Greendale School we were classmates from kindergarten through sixth grade, I will always remember her kindness and bright smile. My prayers and thoughts are with her whole family.

Kerry Cancelli

May 25, 2010

My thoughts and Prayers to the family.. May you find comfort in your memories of Melanie.

Denise Kapulka

May 25, 2010

Kevin,
I am so sorry for your families loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise Fitzgerald Durham

May 25, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss..my deepest sympathies to the Ridler and Desiata family! RIP Melanie

Jeff Daignault

May 24, 2010

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.......May your memories give you strength..

Susan Bush

May 24, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

John Frisch

May 24, 2010

Kevin,

I'm so sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul Morris

May 24, 2010

You will be missed forever and never forgotten. R.I.P Melanie

Heather Croteau-Fusco

May 24, 2010

May this light shine for you on your way to heaven..You will always be an angel

May 24, 2010

Rob and family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember the good times you shared with Melanie. Stay strong for your children. God Bless.

Sue Kuniewich, Berlin, Massachusetts

Tim Doherty

May 24, 2010

I will miss your contagous beautiful smile. You will be missed by everyone . Rest in peace Mel. Love Tim Doherty

Michele & Zahria

May 24, 2010

May the LORD bless you all and keep you in HIS light. May the sadness of your loss eventually turn to happiness for your future, knowing that you had the honor of knowing such a wonderful person. Melanie will never be forgotten and has served as a reminder that life is not to be taken for granted. Find strength and peace in the celebration of her life.

May 24, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the loss to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carl Lindley & Family.

Bobbi DeBono

May 24, 2010

To Rob Desiata & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing away. I know she went through a lot and now she is at rest and has no more pain but I also know that your pain will still be there. Not being with the company anymore I just found out from someone in the PA office. I would like to have your address so I can send you something. My email is [email protected]. If there is anything we can do, please reach out to us. My prayers will be with you and your family.

Linda & Richard Rinaldi

May 24, 2010

We are so deeply sorry and saddened for your loss. I didn't get to know Mel as well as I wished I had, but I will always remember her smile and positive attitude. She was a very courageous young women who is at peace now and does not have to suffer any longer. May you and your children find comfort in many wonderful memories you all made together. We will keep you all in our prayers and if you and your children need anything, we are just across the street.

Erica O'Leary

May 24, 2010

May you guys be happy and best of wishes 2 you all. Im so sad to hear abotu the death i really am goin to miss her she was always so ncie and had many paients for the rough times. Shell 4ever be filled with our love.

Danielle & Jamie Binienda

May 24, 2010

To the Ridler and Desiata Families,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Melanie. I had so many fun childhood memories with her playing softball and going to Hampton Beach! Our hearts are all a little heavy today. Please stay strong.

Stacey Gianfriddo

May 24, 2010

Rose, Jack, Kevin, Cali, Cameron & Chase,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for keeping up your strength and tremendous will to move forward! We are relieved for Melanie and overwhelmed by her strength and determination. It is with every fiber of our being that our hearts and prayers go out to all of you!!!

Love & Respect.
The Gianfriddo Family

Amy Barrett

May 24, 2010

Melanie will always be an Angel. She will watch over her loved ones, and be by the side of her children with each passing moment. I hope you can find peace in the coming days, months, years.. SHe wil never be forgotten for the beautiful person she was and is up in Heaven. God Bless you all..

May 24, 2010

Dear Rosemary and John,
May God's LOVE tenderly heal your sorrow....
His COMPASSION gently ease your hurting....
And His PEACE quietly replace your heartache with warm and loving memories.
___________________
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time...Melanie was a very special young woman with a beautiful passion for dance and love for life. She will be forever in my heart.

Love,
Joan Sheary

doug and dianne oakes

May 24, 2010

so sorry jack and family for your loss i know how hard it is when you love someone so very very much. i just loss my brother. god bless you all.

May 24, 2010

I;m so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope God gives you the strength and guidance to get through this difficult time.
Pam Brayton
(former college classmate)

DOUG AND DIANNE OAKES

May 24, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kristin Paradis

May 24, 2010

Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you are going through, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time, may you find peace in the special memories that you made with Melanie over the years.

Erica O'Leary

May 24, 2010

best of wishes to you all and may you still be happy. i am very sorry to hear what happen and i will miss her .
~ Erica O'Leary

Eileen Dagostino

May 24, 2010

Melanie was such a beautiful person, inside and out. I had the wonderful priveledge of working with her and will never forget her smile or her great sense of humor. Melanie's personality was contagious, she made this world a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. RIP Mel. <3

Ann Marie (Mahoney) Quinn

May 24, 2010

To Kevin and Mrs. Ridler,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I always remember Melanie with a smile on her face and a spring in her step. I hope you find comfort in her children and know together you will keep her memory alive. May you rest in peace, Melanie.

Dave Washisko

May 24, 2010

Rob and family,
So very saddened to hear of your loss ... our hearts are w/ you during this time ... be strong for your children.
Sincerely,
Kim and Dave Washisko

Tara Houlihan

May 24, 2010

Kevin & Family, I am so sorry to hear about melanie, my thoughts and prayers are you and your family.

Christy Donahue

May 24, 2010

How lucky God is to have such a beautiful angel at his side! She was such a fighter and her positive attitude through her battle with cancer was an example to all of how we should live our lives! She always had a smile on her face and always thinking of others before herself! If only we could all live like that! My prayers go out to the Ridlers and to Rob and the kids.

Randee Lucia

May 24, 2010

Dear Kevin and family,
I was very sorry to hear about your sister's death. I know you were very close to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need

Flip & Kara Ciccone

May 24, 2010

Our hearts go out to your entire family. With love, peace, and our prayers.

Dareth Watts (Moran)

May 24, 2010

To Melanie's family, may you find comfort in the fact that she will no longer hurt. May her children find comfort in the unimaginable love she felt for them. She was a wonderful, courageous woman who should always be remembered for her spark and fire for life. Her smile despite everything was always shining and will be missed a great deal.

Nathalie Landry

May 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Chris

May 24, 2010

Rob, My heart hurts for your loss and the kids, I never met Mel, but working with you I know she had to be a fantastic person. You are in my prayers.

Christine Sante

May 24, 2010

Dear Rob, I was very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May God grant you comfort and strength to get through this terrible loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will remember your wife in my prayers.

ALICIA VICTORIA

May 24, 2010

Mel, you were always a great friend, teacher && person. You will never be forgotten. You will always be a dcw family member && loved by many. Thank you for everything. KEEP DANCING!

Jennifer (Jolly) Jalbert

May 24, 2010

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I don't ever remember a time through school (K-12) that Mel did not have a smile on her face. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. Hold close the three babies she has blessed your family with and know that she will be watching over you from heaven - resting peacefully.

Yanira DePuy

May 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

scott Trotta

May 24, 2010

I have fond memories of Melanie and Kevin from Fairhaven Road. Kevin was the cool and tuff and his little sister was pretty and full of moxie. As we all walked up the hill of Fairhaven after another day at Greendale school, which seemed so big back then, all the kids would peel off to their respective houses. I can see Mrs. Riddler awaiting Melanie to arrive at the front door as she did day after day. I think my younger brother Matthew, closer to her age had a crush on her, for her beautiful face and smile makes that seem natural in retrospect. In the present tense, may her children carry-on the spirit of their Mom with both the inner and outer beauty that Melanie has passed on to them. Mrs. Riddler awaited for her Melanie, now her grandchildren in the same fashion of youth and innocence at the front door. I will know, with resolve that Mrs. Riddler and family with keep Melanie alive in her childrens mind with stories of her life that touched all of us at different times. I myself, belief that with Melanie not with us on the earth, will continue to be with her family and above all children as the materal engery and love will be with them in the way only a mother, like Mrs.Riddler at the front door on Fairhaven, awaiting her little girl, can and will have. Melanie has already and will continue to watch over and touch her three children as they procede on the paths in life on earth with the rest of us=their family of many.

Scott Trotta

Lori LaPointe

May 24, 2010

Dear Kevin and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Lori LaPointe and Dick Foley

Kristin Bergeron

May 23, 2010

Melanie was a great person, always smiling, I had the wonderful priveledge of going to school with Melanie, and then later on working with RoseMary who was very proud of her daughter and her family. Melanie will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten.

Donna Carpenter

May 23, 2010

I am heart broken. Our lovely Melanie..I never saw this young lady without a gorgeous smile, a twinkle in her eye or spreading joyous laughter. She personified love and a deep joy of living. Don't think of her as gone. She is the twinkle in Cali's eyes, Cameron's gorgeous smile and the sound of Chase's joyous laughter. Embrace them and you hold Melanie. I love you deeply Mel and will think of you often. Rose, Jack and Kevin-memories will heal and family will keep you strong. AML Donna

tracey gerardi

May 23, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss-our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely Tracey,Tony and Mikey Gerardi

Jennifer (Evans) Laurence

May 23, 2010

Sleep with the Angels sweet Mel. I know how much you wanted to give your children the moon and the stars. Now it is time for you to show them a piece of heaven. Rest in peace.

May 23, 2010

Dear Rose and Family,

My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful and beloved daughter Mel.

Sincerely,
Jan Phillips

Missy Mclaughlin

May 23, 2010

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you! Mel was truly an amazing daughter sister mother and friend! She was so beautiful inside and out and I feel so blessed to have known her! That smile will never be forgotten!!! All my love.....
Missy Barton Mclaughlin

Michelle Sordillo

May 23, 2010

Rob & Family,
Melanie will forever be remembered by all who knew her! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~Billy Howes & Michelle Sordillo (RN)~

Christine Eressy Bratchell

May 23, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl..My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathi MacLeod

May 23, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. Melanie was a very special person who brought joy to all. I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for too short of a time. May she rest in heaven and find peace.

May 23, 2010

Our hearts go out to Rob, the children, and the family...losing Mel is heartbreaking. She is Loved and Missed by Everyone and we are all thinking of you during this extremely difficult time.

Love,
Cousins Joey & Brenda & Sofia Bibbo

Cathi Gonzalez (Tilleman)

May 23, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Melanie was a beautiful girl inside and out. I am sorry that we won't be able to make it to the services. My prayers are with you all.

Chad Gustafson

May 23, 2010

Kevin-
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Amy Gleason-Braun

May 23, 2010

Kevin, Rose and Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so upset to hear about this. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you.

MARY DI MARIA-OTERO

May 23, 2010

THERE ARE SHORT CUTS TO HEAVEN, AND DANCING IS ONE OF THEM!! RIP MY FELLOW DEAN DANCER!!!!!

Jen (Franciosa) Flagg

May 23, 2010

There are so many qualities that Melanie had, they are far too numerous to recount. Her compassion, kindness, and gentle being will be sadly missed. She will remain in our hearts forever.

May 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kerry Breed

May 23, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Melanie- from school to our children sharing the same daycare she was always a warm,kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Kerry(Lapensee)and Julia Breed

JORGE MEDINA

May 23, 2010

ALOHA KEVIN AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, AS I KNOW NOTHING COULD EVER REPLACE A SISTER. BUT THINK SHE IS NOT IN PAIN NO MORE,AND SHE IS WITH OUR FATHER LOOKING DOWN AT US AND SMILEING . BECAUSE ALL THE LOVE SHE HAS IN THIS WORLD AND THE IMPACT SHE LEFT. ALOHA NUI HOI TO THE DESITA ( RIDLER) ohana...SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MY BRAH , GOD ONLY TAKE'S ANGELS....AND A ANGEL SHE WAS...TAKE IT EASY KEVIN...GOGI

Robin & Rachael Markarian

May 23, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

May 23, 2010

Rosemarie,Jack,Kevin,and Family. There are no words to describe the loss of Melanie. She is the wind beneath our wings now and will follow us where ever we go. GODSPEED MELANIE. AML,AML, Cousins DINO,DENISE&FAMILY

Julie Girard (Cantwell)

May 23, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you!

Lori Whitney Kondratowicz

May 23, 2010

Rose and Family ~ I am so sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

May 23, 2010

There are no words that will take away your pain but her pain is no longer. Just knowing her was a pleasure. Kevin, you were her protector and now she will be yours. She loved and was loved deeply. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you now.

Jim and Roberta Bouvier

Tanya Johnson

May 23, 2010

You were taken from us to soon, you were a beautiful courages person,you have touched so many lives and will be dancing in our hearts forvever. Many thoughts and prayers to your family, may they have comfort knowing you are thier angel from above.

May 23, 2010

Beautiful inside and out. One of THE strongest women I have ever been blessed to know.

Angela Pietro Govoni

Tina Servideo

May 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Im sure Aunt Rita and Uncle Henry will take good care of Melanie, she is in good hands no more pain or suffering, Her spirit will live on forever. God Bless you all.
Tina Servideo(Bonneau)

Tim & Cathy Robidoux

May 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Melanie was truly an inspiration and will never be forgotten.
Christy (Pelosi) Latorre and Rich Pelosi

kelly/shane powers

May 23, 2010

We are so sorry that your family has to go through this. Some things in life are not fair and this is definitely one of them. Melanie was such a beautiful person. I dont think there was one person in the world who did not like or respect her. Our thoughts are with you today and always. God bless her three beautiful children. Kev- we are always here for you. We Love you. Shane & kelly Powers

Karen Nordstrom

May 23, 2010

Rose and Jack - there are no words sufficient enough to express the sorrow we all feel. Please know that we will be keeping you and Mel in our thoughts.
Kevin - she loved and adored you as much as you loved and adored her. You were always her guardian and now she will be your guardian angel.
We love you all and are so sorry for your loss.

Tiffani Evers

May 23, 2010

Melanie has been one of my oldest and dearest friends since kindergarten. I'm just torn to pieces and my heart breaks for the whole family especially those beautiful kids. She was such a wonderful person inside and out. Always so nice to everyone. I have so many wonderful memories of us, laughing so hard that we'd cry. I will love you forever Mel, think of you always and pray for your precious kids. Keep an eye on us from heaven...love you xoxo

Kathleen Charpentier

May 23, 2010

My heart goes out to all the family. Melanie was a joy, a delight a beautiful, sweet person and a loving warm mother. We all loved her very much. She always brought sunshine whenever you saw her with that wonderful smile of hers. She will be sadly missed. We will be there for Rob and those beautiful children always. God bless them all. Mel, rest in peace, we love you. Aunt Kathy and Uncle Joe xoxo

Helen & Chris Hemenway

May 23, 2010

MELANIE = FIGHTER!! No more suffering may you spread your wings and fly with the angels!May your family find comfort in the hero that you are
rest in peace mel :(

Anthony & Kelly Petrone & Family

May 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Selma Richardson

May 23, 2010

May god give you the strength to go on in this sad time my deepest sympathy

Andy Sharry

May 23, 2010

She was a very nice, kind and loving person. I have always been proud to say that I know Melanie Ridler, all the way back to Greendale School. I pray that her entire family is able to move forward through this horrible loss, with the memory and spirit of a truly special person.
Love,
Andy, Ana, Madeline, Nicholas & Elizabeth Sharry

Butterfields

May 23, 2010

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