Obituary of Melissa Nicole Piccione

Melissa Nicole Piccione, age 36, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away September 17, 2021, due to a tragic car accident. She was born March 6, 1985 in Mesa, Arizona. She leaves behind a loving husband, Brian Piccione; and a family of six, daughter, Kourtney; and�sons, Kyle, Anthony, Matthew; and also two step children, Rachel and Christian.Melissa had a love for life and everything in it. She was a Sergeant with the Colorado Department of Corrections, where she had worked for�eight years. She loved her job and loved making a difference in others lives. Melissa always loved to be outdoors, whether it was boating, kayaking, hiking, or bike riding, she love to do it all. Most of all she loved all things hot-air balloon related. She dreamed�about piloting her very own balloon one day. The smile she would get on her face and the excitement in her eyes from seeing a hot-air balloon in the sky was infectious to everyone who was around. Her laugh could make even the unhappiest of persons smile. She�was one of the best people you could ever wish to meet. Her death will be mourned by everyone who knew her and the world is an emptier place without her.Memorial contributions in Melissa's memory may be made to "The Piccione Family" at�www.gofundme.com.The family ask that only friends and family attend due to the wide response and interest in her services.Visitation, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Funeral Service immediately following, 11:00AM, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.The Service will be streamed live. The link to watch the livestream will be located in the events section under the obituary.Masks/facial coverings are required for those attending the visitation and funeral service.Graveside Service, 1:00PM, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Events Visitation Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:00AM - 11:00AM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Funeral Service Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:00AM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Graveside Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:00PM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646