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There will be a memorial mass for Melanie at St. Bernard Church in Oakland on Friday, February 3rd 2023 at 11am.

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Obituary

Melanie Marie Gould passed away in Oakland, California on November 1, 2022.

Melanie was a devoted daughter, caring sister, wonderful aunt, great godmother, and inspiration to friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. She always brought light and love to gatherings of friends and family.

Melanie was predeceased by brothers Paul and Dennis Gould, and is survived by cousins Judy Velardi, Bob Violich, and Suzanne Johnson, niece Emily Gould Sullivan, nephew Daniel Gould, and goddaughters Julie Moreno Hayes, …

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What were Melanie's favorite foods?
For years every time we went out to eat, she ordered Caesar salad. The Caesar rubbed…
For years every time we went out to eat, she ordered Caesar salad. The Caesar rubbed off on me…
For years every time we went out to eat, she ordered Caesar salad. The Caesar rubbed off on me and from Mel knew the be…
What were Melanie's favorite local spots?
following the exploits of the former QUEEN and her family. She generously shared al…
following the exploits of the former QUEEN and her family. She generously shared all the dirt…
following the exploits of the former QUEEN and her family. She generously shared all the dirt with me while I was reco…
What were Melanie's favorite drinks?
MEL AND I DISCOVERED - MANHATTENS - AND SHARED OUR DELIGHT IN DRINKING THEM WHENEVER…
MEL AND I DISCOVERED - MANHATTENS - AND SHARED OUR DELIGHT IN DRINKING THEM WHENEVER WE WENT O…
MEL AND I DISCOVERED - MANHATTENS - AND SHARED OUR DELIGHT IN DRINKING THEM WHENEVER WE WENT OUT TO EAT. LATER WE MIXED…
What were Melanie's favorite ways to spend free time?
Making bright, sparkly cards for her family and friends for no particular reason - j…
Making bright, sparkly cards for her family and friends for no particular reason - just to let…
Making bright, sparkly cards for her family and friends for no particular reason - just to let you know you were though…

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Born

1940
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Passed away

November 1st, 2022
Oakland, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

26320 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544
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