Michelle was born in Goshen, NY and raised in Middletown, NY. She was studying Psychology at Daytona State College where she also studied Journalism and several other topics of interest. She was working as a server for Crabby’s Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Michelle came into this world the same way she went out, as a fighting spirit. She had a heart of gold and would give her last penny helping anyone in need. She loved completely and unconditionally. Michelle lived for new experiences and making the most of any situation. She was the life of the party, a social butterfly and a bull in a china shop, all wrapped into one beautiful human. Michelle loved all children like they were her own and had an infectious smile everyone would gravitate toward. She believed in herself like no other and never stopped striving to be better for herself, her family and most importantly her biggest accomplishment, her son, Zayden. Michelle was supermom, her little boy was absolutely everything to her.
Michelle is predeceased by her grandmother, Ann L. Edelberger; and her grandfather, Charles R. Ippolito. She leaves behind her precious son, Zayden James Noel; her parents, Robert J. and Diane Ippolito; her sister, Christine Lichtenstein and husband, Jason B.; her brother, James Michael Ippolito, Sr.; her nieces and nephews, James Michael Ippolito, Jr., and Hailey, Danielle and Zachary Lichtenstein; her grandmother, Judith Ippolito; her grandfather, Ora Donald Sutton; as well as her aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Michelle’s Life will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Middletown Elks Lodge 1097, 48 Prospect St, Middletown, NY 10940. Given Michelle’s love for children memorial donations may be in her memory to the Make-A-Wish America® Gift Processing Center, 1702 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
