Melissa (Pelchat) Sousa

Melissa (Pelchat) Sousa passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, after spending the day with those she loved the most. Melissa was born August 17, 1967, in Hyannis, MA.  She graduated from Bourne High School and from McIntosh College. She worked in commercial underwriting for over 20 years, most recently with Risk Strategies Company. Melissa handled her illness the same way she lived her life by following the little known 4 C Method:  Cruises, Casinos, Crumbl Cookies and Caramel (extra, extra). Mel never met a cruise or casino she didn't love and spent as much time as she could cruising. Her sense of humor, as dark as it could be, never faltered (much to the chagrin of some).  Her love for family and friends was like no other.  She loved her village hard. She loved her "stinky babies" fierce and wanted nothing more than to see her grandbabies grow up healthy and happy. Anyone who ever had the privilege of listening to Melissa sing knows that she is off belting out some incredible tune today for a whole...