Obituary of Kristina Frances Melfa

Kristina Frances Melfa (Castiglione) age 46, passed away peacefully, Tuesday October 18, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a battle with breast cancer. Kristina is survived by her husband Mark, who she shared 25 years with. 3 sons, Matthew (30), Carson (11), Dillon (10), her daughter Gianna (7), 2 Sisters, Jodi Castiglione-Bentley (Andrew Bentley), Regina Castiglione, and her brother, Anthony Castiglione (Kathleen Castiglione, and several loving nieces and nephews. In her personal life, Kristina was very involved in her children’s education and had a deep commitment to the Calvary Chapel Academy in which they attend. She volunteered at the school in whatever capacity that was needed, even when she wasn’t feeling up to it. One thing about Kristina is she never let the disease keep her from doing the things she loved, with the people she loved most. Kristina was a fighter and always brave during her battle, along with never allowing anyone to feel sorry for her. Kristina’s love of family and friends was unconditional, she loved entertaining and showed it in her love of cooking and opening her home to so many. The Melfa Family asks that in lieu of flowers and out of respect for Kristina’s love for the children’s school that a donation be made in her name to Calvary Chapel Academy, 1777 Route 332, Farmington, NY 14425. When I’m Gone When I come to the end of my Journey, and I traveled my last weary mile, just forget if you can, that I ever frowned, and remember only to smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I’ve ever had heartache, and remember I’ve had loads of fun. Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered, and sometimes fall by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles, and won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going. I would not have you sad for a day. Psalms 31: 1-5 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for a house of defense to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. Into my hand I commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth