Melissa Monika Klemer, 42, of Teaneck, NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Born in Germany, Melissa immigrated to the United States of America at 5 years old with her mom. Here, her parents were married and started their life together in Teaneck, NJ, eventually buying their first family home in Bergenfield, NJ, where they continued to raise their three children. Melissa had many passions in her young life; one of them being helping others to love themselves more, which she showed through her many years of dedication to her profession as a cosmetologist. Melissa married Greg Klemer, to whom she always remained close with.
She was very involved in the life of her first and only born niece, Leila, who adored her and nicknamed her “Chica”. Just a year later, Melissa was blessed to become a mother to her daughter Isabella, who she loved more than life itself.
Cherished daughter of Robert Connors (wife Maria); Loving sister of Shannon Connors-Gregson (husband Dalton); and loving sister of Jessica Connors. Precious granddaughter of Rose and James Ewings.
Melissa was predeceased by her beloved Mother Karin Connors; Grandparents Walter and Elizabeth Rosemeier; Great-Grandfather to Charles”Pop” Forker and beloved niece to Michael A. Casenta, Monika Ranum, Dagmar Knight, Elfriede Carlson, Karl and Waldemar Rosemeier.
The last several years, Melissa worked at Rony’s Rockin Grill of Bergenfield, NJ for Rony Alvarado. Not only was he her employer, he was the best friend that anyone could have ever asked for.
Melissa was the beloved niece of Roswitha Hagin, Ursula Wolf, Karola Hofmann, and Colleen Connors-Casenta; Uncles Hannes and Klaus Rosemeier and survived by many cousins.
Melissa, you are now a Child of God. He has chosen you to come back Home, to Rest in Eternal Love and Peace. We have always Loved you, today and always. Until we meet again . . . .
Visiting hours are Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 1-4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A funeral Mass will celebrated Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1 PM at Our Lady of victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ.