Melissa Graham Sciortino, 40

Melissa Graham Sciortino, 40, and son Vincenzo, of Ashburn, Virginia, died Wednesday, April 23, 2015 at the Lansdowne Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia. Melissa (“Missy”) was born April 29, 1974, in Denver, Colorado, to James and Connie (Biddle) Phillips. She is survived by her loving husband Anthony, their daughter Keeley, puppy Lola, brothers Troy and Kenny, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and friends.

Family and friends were Missy’s passion. She was a loving wife and mother and a deeply caring and compassionate person who always put others first. She always had twinkle of mischief in her eye, a laugh that was truly contagious, and the kindest and sweetest heart. Missy loved deeply and truly and we are blessed to have been able to love her in return.

Family will receive friends on Monday, April 27, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, VA 20176. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Leesburg.

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