Obituary of Melissa Moskal

 On Sunday August 2, 2020 God sent His angels to bring Melissa Stephanie Moskal, age 25, back home to heaven.  Melissa was born in Shreveport, LA on October 31^st, 1994 and was the loving daughter of her parents Peter and Mary Ellen Moskal of Quaker Hill, CT.   

Melissa is survived by her brother Dr. Peter Moskal and his fiancée Dr. Katie Elverman, her sister Christina Moskal and her companion Philip Lefebvre and many loving uncles, aunts and cousins.  She was the cherished granddaughter of Babcia and Dziadziu Moskal and Grandma and Grandpa Crohan.  Melissa was able to live her dream, living on her own farm in Uncasville, CT with all of her beloved animals.  Melissa loved all animals but her true love was her horses including Romeo, Goose and Thad.   

She was a 2013 graduate of Glastonbury High School.  Melissa was an energetic vibrant young lady with many talents and skills.  She was a licensed State of CT Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator and worked at the Treasure Hill Equine Center in Salem, CT where she helped take care of 30 horses with her fellow employees, whom she loved. It wasn’t unusual to see petite Melissa leading two huge horses who both knew who was in charge.   

She traveled the USA extensively, including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as Europe.  She even worked a summer in Yellowstone National Park.  Melissa was known for her artistic ability and exquisite detail which she exhibited in her intricate original sketches of horses, various other animals and scenes. 

Melissa made friends easily with her effervescent smile and huge heart and touched a lot of people.  She loved cooking unique ethnic foods.  Melissa also had a flair for fashion and could take the simplest article of clothing and turn it into a chic statement.  Melissa’s talents also included always giving her Dad a great haircut.  She loved fishing and always came home with a catch.  She was a Girl Scout for 11 years, starting as a Daisy.  Melissa will always be fondly and lovingly remembered in our hearts, our memories and our prayers.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Humane Society 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 8^th at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Church, 896 Main St. Manchester, CT followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury, CT.  Please meet directly at Church.  Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St. Manchester on Friday from 4:00-7:00 p.m.  For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhom.com.