Cynthia “Cindy” Melamed
MELAMED: Cynthia “Cindy” Melamed, 73, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on Nov. 20, 2024, after an unexpected illness with complications. Cindy was born in Pittsburgh on Feb. 19, 1951, the only child of Fred and Ann Weinstein Wilder. She graduated from Pittsburgh Taylor Allderdice High School where she had many friends and enjoyed the on-going reunions. She went on to graduate from Penn State University and received her MSW from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. She worked as both a social worker and nursing home administrator in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Harrisburg. Cindy had a wonderful marriage of 18 years to Bruce Melamed until his death in 2014. Independent, head strong and resourceful, she moved to the Sunshine State with her dog Annie in 2020 and established herself in a new community, making new friends, volunteering and enjoying the weather. Cindy was a deeply caring and loyal friend. So many people experienced her love and kindness. Humorous and sometimes irreverent, Cindy could always be counted on to show up and offer advice with no punches pulled. Although many of us are now saddened, we will always cherish Cindy and her memory will be blessing to all who loved her. Burial at Homewood Cemetery, S. Dallas Avenue, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Memorial Service will be held on Jan. 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Institute. Memorial contributions in Cindy’s name can be sent to Holy Family Institute, 8235 Ohio River Boulevard, Pittsburgh,15202; or Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg. 2986 N. 2nd St., 3rd Floor, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, 17110, Att: Group Home Operations. Professional services by D’Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd., Lawrenceville. dalessandroltd.com PJC
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