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Melanie A. Latendress

January 2, 1985 — August 23, 2025

Ilion

Melanie A. Latendress, age 40, of Ilion, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with her beloved husband and sister by her side.

Melanie was born in Utica on January 2, 1985, daughter of the late David and Diane Uvanni (Lally). She attended Whitesboro high school and later graduated from Herkimer County Community College with her associate's degree. Melanie married the love of her life Jason, in Utica on April 16, 2007. One of Melanies greatest passions besides raising her children, was her job at the Masonic Childcare Center. She started as an assistant and then went on to become a teacher. She worked there for 18 years; her students and coworkers were all considered family to her.

Melanie was the light in any room; she was always positive and smiling. She loved with all she had and gave everyone her everything without hesitation. Melanie loved to spend time with her family and friends, she loved making memories. Family traditions were very important to her, she also took pride in keeping her home clean, she was always doing something to better her home. She loved gardening with her "Honey Bunches of Oats", seeing him at peace was her peace. Melanie was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, sister and friend, anyone she knew, knew that they were loved by her friendship.

Melanie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband Jason, her daughters; Jennifer, Allison, Elizabeth and her son Jason Jr. Melanie is also survived by her sister Christina Lyman and her husband Shaun Lyman who Melanie looked at as a brother. As well as her aunt, Lisa Lally, her brother David Uvanni, stepmother Frankie Uvanni; and her extended family of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Melanie had so many friends and family members that supported her; she was loved by all.

Family and friends are invited to Celebrate Melanies Life at a date later to be announced. Melanie's family is under the care of the Enea, Ciaccia, & Applegate Funeral Directors (315) 894-8000.

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