Funeral & Related Costs for niece Melissa Kauffman
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On July 5, 2019, my only niece, Melissa Kauffman, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Sarasota, FL, at age 48, taking her own life after a long history of depression. I am needing to raise money to cover travel expenses for myself and Melissa's daughter to both go to Florida this week to arrange all of the funeral details...as well as covering expenses for all of the funeral costs and having her belongings shipped to Ohio where her daughter lives.
Melissa had no siblings, and her mother (my sister) passed away in 1996. So, it's up to my great-niece and I to travel to Sarasota and meet with the medical examiners, the detectives and the funeral home.
Unfortunately, Melissa had no funeral insurance, no life insurance, no will, or anything to prepare us for this. And, needless to say, we want to lay her to rest as she deserves. But, neither of us is in a financial position to take care of all of the various costs involved. Any donation amount is appreciated, no matter how small...even $5 or $10. And, prayers are also appreciated.
Thank you,
Sammy
(Below are some moments in Melissa's life...)
As a newborn...with my Dad, my sister Debbie (Melissa's mother) and me.
Melissa with Debbie, when they surprised me by showing up for my high school graduation.
With Debbie in their Florida home.
As a young woman.
With daughter, Brittiany, and me.
At Brittiany's wedding.
Recent photos...
Melissa had no siblings, and her mother (my sister) passed away in 1996. So, it's up to my great-niece and I to travel to Sarasota and meet with the medical examiners, the detectives and the funeral home.
Unfortunately, Melissa had no funeral insurance, no life insurance, no will, or anything to prepare us for this. And, needless to say, we want to lay her to rest as she deserves. But, neither of us is in a financial position to take care of all of the various costs involved. Any donation amount is appreciated, no matter how small...even $5 or $10. And, prayers are also appreciated.
Thank you,
Sammy
(Below are some moments in Melissa's life...)
As a newborn...with my Dad, my sister Debbie (Melissa's mother) and me.
Melissa with Debbie, when they surprised me by showing up for my high school graduation.
With Debbie in their Florida home.
As a young woman.
With daughter, Brittiany, and me.
At Brittiany's wedding.
Recent photos...
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Sammy Goldstein
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New York, NY