It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melody “Mello” Cassanova-Brooks. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, who left us on Sunday, October 20th 2024 at the age of 63. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Melody was born on Sunday, August 6th, 1961 in Blenheim District, Manchester, Jamaica to Earle Mae and Cleveland Cassanova. She attended Bethabara All Age, Manchester High School and Knox Community College. After completing her education, she worked in Accounting before immigrating to the United States of America in 1984 where she worked in Banking for over 30 years.
She is survived by her husband – James, children – Derrick, James Jr. & Sade, grandchildren – Noah, Ava, Ezra, Derrick Jr., Dashjni, Damiah(Demi), Daylynn, and a new bundle of joy on the way. Siblings – Kathleen, Joy (Bev), Delroy, Jenny, Ainsley (Fitzie) and Charmaine (Lolly) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Melody will be deeply missed. May her soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine on her. Forever in our hearts.
For those unable to attend, we will be live-streaming the service and invite you to attend virtually using the following link on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE LIVESTREAM.
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care.
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Shirley Amerson
October 24, 2024, 3:17 pm
I will deeply Miss you Mel.
Our memories will I cherish in my heart forever. Love you, Shirley♥️
To my family, God will be our comfort, strength and guide during this time. Love you all♥️
Tonya Ellis
October 24, 2024, 3:38 pm
Dear Jenny,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved sister Melo. I remember her as a kind and gentle soul, and I can only imagine the profound grief you and your family must be feeling.
Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your cherished memories of your sister bring you comfort, and may her legacy live on through the lives she touched.
With heartfelt condolences,
Tonya Ellis & Sons
Ty Burke
October 24, 2024, 3:51 pm
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mello Brooks’ passing. She was a kind and loving soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. Her warmth and generosity will forever be remembered. May her spirit rest in peace, and may James and her loved ones find comfort in the beautiful memories she leaves behind. Thanks Mello for being an all around beautiful person!
Vilma Burke Kulhan
October 24, 2024, 4:03 pm
Melody I didn’t get the chance to really know you but from all I heard you are one that will truly be miss. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow and sadness and may you rest in eternal peace. Vilma Rudy’s cousin
Vilma kulhan
October 24, 2024, 4:12 pm
Melody I never had the chance to really get to know you but from all I heard I felt. I knew you and know you will be truly miss. May God surround your family with blessing always and may your soul rest in eternal peace.
Charmaine Cassanova
October 24, 2024, 5:23 pm
Rest in Peace Sis
I thought of you with Love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.
I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keep sake with which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping and I have you in my heart.
Lolly
Dorrett Bolton-Stoddart
October 24, 2024, 5:25 pm
To the Cassanova family my condolences. May God’s love surround you all in this time of sorrow.
May her soul rest in heavenly peace.
(Dor in England)
Eric Neun (Woody)
October 24, 2024, 6:07 pm
I’m deeply saddened to here of your passing Melo. You were one of the neighbor moms who helped keep us in check as kids from droppping us off at school to yelling at myself an JJ for acting like fools. We will never forget you and everything you did for us and everyone around you. Sending my condolences to the family and friends as well. We never forget the childhood friends we grew up with and thier parents who helped raise us. love you guys!!
Juliet Lindsay
October 24, 2024, 6:52 pm
Condolences to Joy Robinson and families on the passing of your loved one Melody Brooks. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
Glenford Griffiths
October 24, 2024, 7:14 pm
Glenford Griffiths
October 2024, 2:00 p.m.
The close bond between friends is beyond the mortal world. Melo, you were such a beautiful soul; kind, gentle, peaceful and a symbol of humility.
Memories of you will never be forgotten as with your infectious smile you created a lasting impression on those you left behind. I take courage in life knowing that I had you as a friend with whom I grew up. May you be as blessed in the next life, my friend, as I was in this one by knowing you.
Edna Hoffman
October 24, 2024, 7:51 pm
Hoffman family Our condolences to the Brooks family. Melody we are going to miss you especially your grandkids Ava and Noah, forever you will be in our hearts.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pastor Spencer
October 24, 2024, 8:30 pm
Sis. Joy and the Hoffman Family
With deep sadness, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one, Melody Brooks.
We are grateful for the years you shared and the cherished memories you will hold close to your heart.
May the God of all comfort sustain you and the family during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you, and we trust that God is with you, bringing hope and strength which he does an amazing work.
Pastor & Sis Spencer
Your Rehoboth Open Bible Church family
Pansy Cohen
October 24, 2024, 8:55 pm
My Condolences
the family.
Carmen E
October 24, 2024, 9:00 pm
Remembering you in life is easy.
Remembering you in death is difficult.
My classmate of 1979 and friend. Who knew in time, that our roots would be interwined to share a relative too? Your indelible laughter, indomitable spirit, unique diction and selflessness will never be forgotten. Your memory is a treasure. If only we could see beyond the veil! Be free. Melody. and take your rest. Heartfelt sympathy to the family.!
Carmen
Medwynter/ Williams Family
October 24, 2024, 9:59 pm
My dearest Donna, The Cassanova siblings and the Brooks Family.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.
“ When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes your treasure.”
Sending prayers to you all during this difficult time.
R.I.P. Mello.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Barbara Griffiths
October 24, 2024, 10:04 pm
Condolences to the Cassanova Family on the passing of their beloved sister Mello, I remember the days we spend together as a little girl growing up. Stay strong and may her soul Rest in Peace BARBARA GRIFFITHS
Errol Cormack
October 24, 2024, 10:32 pm
To the cassanova and Burke family, my condolences. God will take care for you 🙏
Glenna
October 25, 2024, 2:31 am
The Cassanova’s family is known to be a caring and loving family. I have memories of Mello from primary and high school days. Even though I have not seen her in while , her laughter and cheerful spirit always stood out to me. Her sisters Jenny and especially Bev were a strong support for me when I needed it most. Their loss is truly felt , and I want to extend sincere condolences to all the family members . . May the angels mark her resting place as she awaits the life Giver. Take comfort in the fact that she is in no more pains. Love to you all
Myrielle Smith
October 25, 2024, 4:01 am
Our condolences to the Brooks family. We will all miss Mello’s kindness and beautiful smile.
Myrielle and Toni
Winsome Wallace
October 25, 2024, 4:09 pm
Our Sincere Condolences to you my dear Sister Joy and The Brooks Family on the passing of your Loved One Melody Brooks. May God give you All , The Strength you and your Family need in this difficult time. Our Prayers are with you. Brother George and Sister Winsome Wallace.
Jenny Burke
October 25, 2024, 5:17 pm
Sister, our memories build a special bridge when a love one have to part, to help me feel I am with you still and soothe my grieving heart . Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind, which build a special bridge of love and brings me peace of mind. Melody I miss you so much but will always have you in my heart. RIP
Nichole Masters
October 26, 2024, 1:46 am
Cousin Mello,
You and Jenny have been the big sisters I never had. The relationship we have built throughout these years can’t be described. Thank you for all the love, support and advice you have given me.. You will be and are already so missed!! I Love You!! Rest in Peace!!
Deloris C Brown
October 26, 2024, 3:25 am
Dear Family, 💖
Truly my condolences to you all. Mel was truly loved💕 I came to know of her in the late 80’s while working for a different Financial Institution at the time. Our friendship commenced while she worked at the Coral Ridge branch where she managed with the highest regard. As the years passed, we later started working together at WF, and I’m grateful for that. Mel had a spark about her that showed a true friend, especially through her acts of kindness and compassion. It was truly a pleasure knowing her. I will 😌 always cherish who she was to me and to many others 👸🏽💕. What an amazing Wife, Mother, and a great friend. She will truly be missed. 🫶🏽🥰🙏🏼
Margie Webb
October 27, 2024, 2:48 pm
Melody,
Your beautiful smile always brightens my heart. Rest now my dear, your pain is over. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Barbara Burke
October 27, 2024, 4:46 pm
Wishing Mello,s family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. You are never alone when you have the love and support of those around you. My wish for you at this time is one of peace and comfort as you celebrate the life of someone very special with love!!!
Ann Frazier
October 28, 2024, 3:06 pm
Till we meet again my Dear Friend Melody
There are no words to express how much I’ll miss you. Oh how the tears have fallen then I stopped and realized that there is no more pain and suffering for you.So enjoy your journey and take your well deserved rest. My sincere condolences to the family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Winsome Sparks
October 28, 2024, 7:50 pm
Winsome Sparks,
Wishing Mello’s family peace to bring comfort. In the holding on and letting go, in ways you learn to cope, in the tears and in the laughter, in healing an d the hope.
In moments when you miss her, and in happy moments too, you celebrate the lasting love that keeps her close to you.
Sleep in peace Mello.
Stephen/polly
October 28, 2024, 10:38 pm
Dear Casanova family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thought are with you through this difficult time.
Juanita Edwards & Family
October 29, 2024, 3:21 pm
To Family,
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” You are now resting in the hands of your heavenly father. I love you my dearest sister-in-law, and I will truly miss you.
Norah Rhodd
October 29, 2024, 4:18 pm
My Dearest Mel,
There are no words I can say to express what your passing means to me. I miss your words of encouragement and your daily devotional messages. I know you are in a better place with no more pain or suffering. To your loving family, the Brooks and Casanovas that are now weeping, God will comfort and protect you and give you the strength to carry on.
Marva Moo Yin
October 29, 2024, 8:51 pm
On behalf of the Moo Yin family, our sincerest condolences to the Brooks and Cassanova family.
I pray that as the months and years pass, you find peace in the beautiful memories you created together as a family. Mello will always live on in your hearts
Sharron Hankerson-Davis
October 30, 2024, 3:24 am
Mel, this one hit really hard. You were always there to lend a listening ear and would help in anyway possible. You will surely be missed, however, I will treasure our long talks and the laughs we shared forever. Rest well my dear friend, no more pain, tears or sadness. To the family, you have my heartfelt condolences, prayers for strength and comfort. 💐🕊️🕊️
Roy “Lee” Harvin
October 30, 2024, 4:24 pm
May you have peace and eternal grace. With all my heart I wish that the Angels take you in with bountiful grace. From the Days on Featherbed Lane, to the Heavenly Gates, you are now walking amongst the ancestors and our Lord and savior. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️🕊️❤️❤️
Elaine Brown
October 30, 2024, 5:54 pm
Condolences to the Brooks and Casenova family. May god help to bless and continue to keep you all in his care, and look forward again to see you in the new earth. Because he lives i can face tomorrow.
The Fung family.
October 31, 2024, 12:35 am
Our sincere condolences to the Cassanova family. We pray that the Lord continues to strengthen you as you go through this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Eternal Peace Melo.
Hyacinth Shaw
October 31, 2024, 12:58 am
My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs Mello Brooks May God continue to help you all through this time of grief. Revelation 21:4 says that God will wipe away the tears from our eyes and Death will be no more neither will outcry, mourning nor pains be anymore because the former things have passed away. Let us all work towards what God has in store for us.
Robert Dawkins
October 31, 2024, 11:39 pm
Condolences to the family of Mello Brooks. Your beauty is more than skin deep. You have touched the lives of so many people both friends and family in so many ways…. You’ll be missed but personally I don’t see you as being dead I know you are transitioning to go get your wings to be the angel that you are….
Love. Sticky
Cassanova Family
November 1, 2024, 12:31 am
The family of Radmond (deceased) – affectionately known as Dan-Dan – Cassanova, wife Enid; their three sons, Tony, Leroy, Kerry (wife Tonia); along with grandchildren Demarcus, Ella and Savannah are all deeply saddened by the passing of Melo. Sincere condolences to our entire family.
Rest in Peace.
Pauline Davey ( Pet )
November 1, 2024, 10:10 am
Pauline Davey( Pet )
My condolences to the Cassanova family for the loss of their sister Mello
.Let the Beauty of each day give you Strength Comfort and Peace. Grieving give you time to Hea.l You are in our Thoughts and Prayers
From our family.
Rodriguez Burke
November 1, 2024, 2:25 pm
My Condolences to everyone that crossed paths with Mello. She definitely left an impact on everyone. I am sad that we all have to remember the good times rather than seeing her face to face. So I thank GOD that he gave us memories, so that we could reflect back on past times and smile again and again for the soul he blessed us with. Mello you will be missed dearly. GOD BLESS!!!
Lavern Hudson
November 1, 2024, 3:49 pm
Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever!🪽
Mel, I’ll surely miss you but I know you’re in a better place. Rest in Peace my friend.
To the family, May God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult time🙏🏾❤️
Ann Marie Armstrong
November 1, 2024, 7:58 pm
Words of encouragement for the family;:-
DON’T CRY FOR ME
Don’t cry for me now I have died,
for I’m still here, I’m by your side
My body’s gone but my soul is here
Please don’t shed another tear
I am still nearby, I’m all around
Only my body lies in the ground
I am the snowflake that kisses your nose
I am the frost, that nips your toes
I am the sun, bringing you light
I am the star, shining so bright
I am the rain, refreshing the earth
I am the laughter, I am the mirth
I am the bird, up in the sky
I am the cloud that’s drifting by
I am the thoughts inside your head
While I’m still there, I can’t be dead
(author unknown)
Petal.cole
November 1, 2024, 8:22 pm
Sincere condolences to the family of melody Brooks and Cassanova as you all mourn the loss of Melody who was Loving Wife, a Mother a sister Aunt a grandmother and friend,, you will will missed
Rest In Peace Mello sleep on you are love but God love you best 🙏🙏
Alethia Peart
November 1, 2024, 9:09 pm
Sincerest condolences to Sonya and the rest of the family. I can only imagine the pain that you feel having lost one so dear to you. Do know that earth’s loss is heaven’s gain. She is safe in the arms of her eternal father. Be strengthened and comforted by the precious memories that now remain.
May God strengthen you for the days ahead and shower you with comfort, witg His love and with peace.
Sincerely,
Alethia Peart (Leithy)
Deanne (Pat) Chambers
November 1, 2024, 9:26 pm
Melody’s memory will forever live on in the stories, laughter, and love you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.
From the Chambers family (Jamaica)
Paula Williams
November 2, 2024, 11:08 am
Mello, you have dearly departed this earth. You came, your mission was completed but you must now return to the arms of your maker. Rest well dear Mello until we meet again. We loved you but God needed you more🙏🏾
Marv Burke
November 2, 2024, 1:14 pm
I’m deeply sorry my Condolences, We love you Aunt Mello. . May the lord welcome you with eternal loving arms Thank you for being a beautiful person this world will definitely miss you 😘 🙏🏽😢
Judith cassanova
November 2, 2024, 1:55 pm
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Melo. A good heart has stopped beating. Condolences to the family and may her soul rest in eternal peace.
Leacroft Griffiths
November 2, 2024, 2:41 pm
To: Jenny and the entire Cassanova family
As you say farewell to your beloved sister today, I deeply mourn your loss, especially knowing that she lived in the communal circle of Blenheim, Manchester where we grew up.
May God strengthen the family, relieve the pain and replace it with the beautiful memories your hearts can hold.. Rest In Peace Melody.
From: Honey (Griffiths)
Opal Cassanova Harker
November 2, 2024, 3:51 pm
To: my aunts and uncles, I remember my younger aunt Melody to be kind and gentle person. My summer vacations at the home in Blenheim are filled with beautiful memories. Miss Earle who treated me like her own, Auntie Bev who was so protective. Walk good Auntie Melody. May light perpetual shine on you.
Charles Robinson
November 2, 2024, 4:12 pm
Mello, I will cherish you in my heart forever my beloved “little sister”, my goddess.
There are so many good memories you left behind.
Like that Sunday I came to visit, there you were, standing on top of the hill looking down at me like an angel staring down on a mere mortal. The sun was at the right angle blazing a ring of fire around your red hair. I could have sworn there were wings behind you 🙂
So enjoy your rest my little sister. On that glorious morning you will rise with a crown of stars and your wings to soar as free as a bird.
Charles