Melissa Martinez

On Saturday March 25, 2023, Melissa Martinez, passed away peacefully at the age of 38. Melissa was a vibrant and athletic woman. She enjoyed basketball. At 5 2" she was a starting center for her volley ball team, where she was also named rookie of the year. Melissa was Valedictorian of Lacordaire Academy and a Triple Major at Columbia College, part of Columbia University. Locally, she belonged to St. Thomas the Apostle Church and was the Liuetenant for the Bloomfield EMS Squad. Melissa is survived by her loving husband Michael Burgess; parents Oscar and Bertha Martinez; sister, Maria DelCarmen; Aunt Marcela DaVila, and four cousins. Friends and family may visit from 8:30 9:30 AM, Tuesday March 28 at Halpin-Bitecola Funeral Home, located at 1284 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday March 28th, at St Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Visitation Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 08:30 am - 09:30 am 1284 Broad St, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Mass Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 60 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 11:45 am - 12:00 pm 225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover NJ 07936