Melissa Zavala, 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 18, 1980 to Raul Zavala Sr., and Maria "Mimi" Ortiz. Melissa worked at the Y.M.C.A of Greater Springfield for 20 years where she enjoyed working with children and most recently at the Baystate Ob&Gyn Group, Inc in Springfield. Melissa will be remembered as a patient, loving person who adored her daughters and her family. She enjoyed doing crafts and shopping, lots of shopping. She could never pass up a chance to buy a nice purse! Besides her parents, she is survived by her two loving daughters, Janelle S. Fuentes and Gabriella D. Fuentes, shared with Juan Fuentes. Melissa also leaves her siblings; Alisa Torres-Ortiz, Sergio Garcia, Maritza L. Zavala and Raul Zavala Jr., along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held THURS from 9:30 to 11 AM at the CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME, 109 MAIN ST., W. SPFLD, followed by an 11 AM Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Melissa's name to the Sister Caritas Cancer Center, 271 Carew St., Spfld, MA 01104