The family of Melissa Joseph announces with great sorrow her passing on May 28, 2022. Melissa was beautiful both inside and out, devoted to friends and family, loving, fiercely loyal, tenacious, generous, spirted, caring, kind, did everything on her own terms, and lived life to the fullest.  She graduated with honors from Colorado State University and had a successful career as Vice President of Direct Auto.  Preceded in death by her Grandparents William and Corrine Joseph, Otto Fuchs & Audree Greenfield.  She is survived by her Father, Martin (Beena), Mother, Linda Joseph. Sisters Michelle & Kimberly, Stepbrothers, Kristofer Jenk, David Jenk (Lucyna), Fiancé, Joel Stone, Uncle, Ron Fox (Aunt Laura), Aunt Wendy Chankin, Aunt Suzanne, Cousins, Evan Fox, Brian, and Heidi Chankin, along with many friends and her beloved dog, Madison.  She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday at 12:00 noon. Interment private.