Melanie Ann LaTorre, 9/6/39-10/28/15, of Gahanna, after a 10 month battle with cancer. Predeceased by infant granddaughter Aubrey and nephew Andy Davies. Surviving are teenage sweetheart and husband of 57 years Norman and daughter Rebecca (John) Schmitt. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, and Nana and biggest fan of grandsons Jacob (Erin), Jordan (Ashlee), and Ian (friend Elizabeth Mundy). She met her goals by fighting her disease to meet great-grandson August and hearing great-granddaughter Josephine say "Nana ". Melanie's loved ones also include brother Howard (Susie) Davies of Arizona with nephew Jay and his family, brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews from the extended LaTorre families, Uncle Joe and cousins from the extended Rentler families, and wonderful cousin, friend and caregiver Donna Wesley.
Melanie was a graduate of Columbus West HS 1957. She was most recently seen at the Gahanna YMCA where she greeted patrons at the front desk. She was passionate about Norman, family, great-granddog Hank, holidays, shopping, vacationing in Ocean City, and finally any performance, game, or event involving her grandchildren, where she and Norman were usually first in line and front row with a present to celebrate. Thanks to medical providers at Ohio Health Riverside, Grant, and Vitas Hospice for their expert and compassionate care. A gathering celebrating Melanie's life will be held in December. Contact Becky at [email protected] for details.
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