Marissa F. Eppoliti, of Melrose, died at the Wilmington Healthcare on Nov. 27, 2014 at the age of 69. Marissa was born in Danbury, CT, raised in Melrose & Malden and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1962 and went on to attend Lowell University. She was always very generous to many charities and loved cats & dogs. Marissa resided most of her life in Melrose and enjoyed helping others. She was the loving daughter of the late Raymond & Vittoria (Gallo) Eppoliti. Caring sister of Michael V. Eppoliti & his wife Marilyn of Melrose and Lisa V. Picard & her husband Michael of York, ME. Aunt of Greg, Jennifer, Jason, Jonathan and the late Joshua. Great aunt of Killian, Baylee, Samuel, Savannah, Elizabeth and Joshua. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, Dec. 1st at 8AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 9AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2-4PM. Burial in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the charity of your choice.