Melissa Bochicchio, 39, Pre-School Assistant and Mother of Three

An obituary from the Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home in Norwalk:

Melissa “Missy” Bochicchio age 39 of Norwalk, passed away suddenly on Monday Nov. 16, 2014. She was born on October 11, 1975 and was a daughter to Vito Bochicchio, Jr. and Mary Beth Redding Bochicchio. Missy was a pre-school assistant in the Norwalk School System.

Missy was a loving and fiercely loyal person. The greatest loves in her life were her three amazing children. We will never forget her infectious laugh and her unique ability to make friends with just one smile.

Survivors in addition to her loving parents include her three children, R.J. Mullins, Aliyah & Donnie Clarke; two brothers and their wives, Paul (Vincenza) Bochicchio of Trumbull and Matthew (Amy) Bochicchio of Norwalk; her former husband Donald A. Clarke, Sr.; many loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, nieces & nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Norwalk’s Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 5 East Wall St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Courage to Speak Foundation, 71 East Ave., Suite M, Norwalk, CT 06851.