About Melissa
 
 
Melissa’s Favorites:
Color: Purple
Book: Sisters
Tuesdays With Morrie
Quote: Forever & A Day
Drink: Mango Margarita
Food: Mexican
Cereal: Fruity Pebbles
TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Dog: Molly (Westie)
Music Genre: Country
 
 
 
Name
Melissa Ann Walsh    
Birthday
February 21, 1981    
Interests
Shopping, Cooking, Dancing, Spending time with family & friends, Trying new restaurants, Traveling, Wine Tastings,
Walking Molly, Christmas Decorating
 
 
 
     
 
Share your memories of Melissa, by e-mailing them to: megan@melissascloset.com
 
 
About Meliss... A Sister’s Best Friend Generosity defined Melissa. Every time we were together, she presented me with trinkets and treasures she picked up in her travels. When I told her she needed to stop buying me presents, she would always smile and say, “But it reminded me of you.” It was clear that giving gifts made her truly happy...and not just material things. Melissa gave of herself. She gave her time, her friendship and her love, because Melissa knew that those were the things that mattered. ~ Jennifer Walsh Rurak A Sister’s Better Half “The things that matter most in life aren’t things at all.” Generous, Warm & Committed. It was these characteristics that made Melissa my better half. Melissa’s generosity reminded me how often she thought of me even when she couldn’t see me. Melissa would always show me her latest purchases and bragged about the great bargain she received. After acknowledging her great sense of style, she would always have another one that she bought for me, too. She was generous with your heart and her kind encouraging words. She always made sure I knew how proud she was of me and reminded me often that I could do anything and that she believed. Her warmth lit up the room and reminded me how lucky I was to be loved by her. Her commitment to me was unending. She was as interested in my happiness as she was her own and was committed to my goals in life as though she had to reach them, too. We shared so many intimates with one another. We shared small connections such as our blueberry coffee, our bubble bath nail polish, our cuddle sessions and larger passions such as our dreams for love, our goals for life, our fears of failure. We shared our lives and of course, our reflection. Melissa taught me what life is about. Giving. Loving. Living. ~ Megan E. Walsh An Aunt that was all about FUN! Christopher and Matthew are blessed to have many fun and happy memories of their Aunt Meliss. She never missed an opportunity to create those memories. She took them to “Zoo Boo” at the Rochester Zoo for Halloween and Breakfast with Santa, too! She met us for a long weekend at Hershey Park filled with lots of fun and chocolate. Aunt Melissa taught the boys about confetti, as they tore up paper and threw it in the air on New Year’s Eve. She taught Christopher and Matthew some fancy dance moves and showed them how to end with a bow. Aunt Melissa loved her little boys and they miss her very much. ~ Christopher & Matthew’s Mom An Amazing Friend It is always difficult to put into words what an impact Melissa had on my life. I can say that she made me a better person and brought much happiness into my life. Whether we spent time together studying at school, enjoying a casual Mexican dinner, or celebrating a friend’s marriage, she always made the occasion fun and exciting. I feel lucky to have experienced the laughter we shared and to have found a person that could finish my own thoughts. It was a comfort to know I had a friend that was so similar in so many ways. Melissa had a way with people that was unique. Her passion for physical therapy was evident even at times when she was enjoying a night out with friends. One evening, a group of us went out for dinner at Melissa’s favorite restaurant. Melissa had started a conversation with our hostess, and found out that she was interested in physical therapy. By the end of our dinner, the hostess had Melissa’s business card, a list of schools to look into, and an opportunity to shadow her at the local physical therapy clinic. I was always amazed at her outgoing personality and charisma. I will miss the way she was able to bring out the good in everyone. I laughed more when we were together, I appreciated her phone calls to say she was thinking of me, and I will miss the way she gave herself fully to me and anyone else she touched. ~ Lindsay M. Perkins The Power of a Kind Word "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." The last time I was with Melissa was at Megan's wedding in April 2007. All the girls were together getting ready. Everyone looked beautiful, especially the bride. I remember Melissa ever so quietly making the rounds, complimenting each of us one by one. Melissa was filled with the best kind of compliments. The ones that make you float on air for just a minute. The ones that come with no ulterior motives or hints of jealousy. The ones that are filled with nothing but sincerity and love. That was who Melissa was. Everyone deserves their moment to shine, to feel beautiful, to float on air, even for a minute. I look forward to participating in "Melissa Closet" and giving girls everywhere the opportunity to do just that. Melissa would be so proud! ~Margaret Wegner Truly, One of the Best I have always been grateful that Melissa and I were brought together as freshman roommates at Clarkson University. Before we knew it, we were having tons of fun and forming a strong friendship that only deepened over the years. Melissa was an awesome roommate, an even better friend, and a truly amazing person… one of the best. Wherever she was, Melissa was bound to be the most beautiful and stylish person in the room. Naturally, she stood out because of these qualities. Yet, it was her fun, friendly and outgoing personality, positive energy, and the ease with which she connected with others that made her magnetic. Not to mention, Meliss was a great listener. On my wedding day, Melissa encouraged me to as often as possible live in the moment and take time to reflect and truly appreciate everything happening around me. I thought of her words many times throughout that day and many times since. This advice was typical Meliss, because this was not only the way she approached her own wedding but how she approached life. Melissa lived each and every moment to the fullest, taking nothing for granted. She consciously appreciated everything and everyone around her and she made it a point to share her feelings. For Melissa, it was never just about herself. She was all about doing for and bringing happiness to others. So many times she brightened my day with a kind gesture, word or compliment. Melissa was the most sincere, thoughtful and giving person I have ever known. I miss her dearly and am forever grateful for the ways that she touched my life. ~Bernadette (Boula) Nolan Never the Same... “Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same.” I am so fortunate to have had a friend like Melissa in my life. She was a true friend from the moment I met her, the first day of the physical therapy program at Clarkson. I was an “external” transfer student, looking out of place, she immediately included me in her circle of friends. She did the same when my husband and I moved to Syracuse, and when we started working together one year ago as therapists. She faithfully remembered birthdays, was the first to call a friend to congratulate them on any big event, and the one to arrange to send a care package during the tough times. She was the type of person that was just as excited as I was when I got engaged, and knew just what to say to make someone feel on top of the world. Now that I am pregnant, I often imagine her reaction when hearing of it: a huge smile, a scream, a jump up & down, and her starting to plan the next nine months. It’s amazing to me the profound effect she had on others: family, friends, patients, co-workers, and strangers. Co-workers of Melissa’s still comment on how, in the short time we all worked together, Melissa got to know each and every one of them. She took the time to really listen, and form personal relationships. Past patients of hers continue to comment about her caring, energetic nature and how much of a difference she made in their lives. Melissa took advantage of every moment, she was fond of a framed saying I have up in my living room…”it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.” Melissa’s life touched each of us in different ways. I get reminders of that everyday. “Melissa’s Closet” is such a special way for Melissa to continue to leave her footprints on the hearts of those that need it most. ~Jessica DeLozier Share your memories of Melissa, by e-mailing them to: megan@melissascloset.commailto:megan@melissascloset.comshapeimage_1_link_0
Listen to: “When You Remember” C Underwood