Melissa Marie Cuesta's Obituary
CUESTA, Melissa Marie, 38, native of Tampa, went peacefully to eternal life Sunday, June 19, 2016, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Born and was raised in Tampa and of the Catholic faith. A graduate of Tampa Catholic, Class of '96 and the University of Tampa, Class of '01. Melissa is survived by her loving parents, Ruben and Cathy Cuesta; her uncles; Emeterio "Pop" Cuesta (Sylvia), Michael Herrera (Denise), aunts; Cindy Crawford (Lori Cook); Camelia Milian and numerous cousins and friends. Her pets; Melanie, Melinda, Mimi, Honey and Joey. Melissa was greatly loved by all and touched the lives of many with her loving and caring ways, she will be immensely missed. The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2016 between 1:30 and 2:30 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 Himes Avenue, Tampa, followed by a Catholic Mass at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Humane Society of Tampa or the charity of choice.
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