Melissa A. Gatch

September 28, 1963 - July 7, 2023 (59 years old)

Jacksonville, New York

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Melissa A. Gatch

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September 28, 1963 - July 7, 2023 (59 years old)

Jacksonville, New York

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Start: 2023-07-22T15:00:00
End: 2023-07-22T15:00:00
Location: St. James Catholic Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melissa A. Gatch of Jacksonville, New York, who passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa A. Gatch to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parent Thomas Major. She is survived by: her mother Marie Major; her husband James Gatch; her children, Amanda Robertson (Nick) and Alex Gatch (Katie); her grandsons, Chase and Tucker Robertson; and her siblings, Valerie Gloger (Alan), Karen Murphy (Eric) and Thomas Major Jr. (Beth). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

For her involvement in the Ithaca community over 36-years and her service during COVID-19, Melissa was awarded the Town-Gown Award by Cornell University at retirement.

The family asks those that would like to make a donation in Melissa's memory to kindly consider Hospicare of Tompkins County, 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.

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“We are so sorry. Missy was a rare person, so warm and kind. We were blessed to have known her. Our hearts are broken for all of you. With love, Chip and Sarah”

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