Whenever we would visit my Aunt Ange as youngsters, she always sent us home with a small gift. One of my treasures is a teaspoon with an 'N' on it (my first name initial). I can remember one visit she gave me several packs of Big Red gum. Ange owned stock in Wrigley Chewing Gum and they had sent her a carton of the gum. Ange and her husband George had no children, so they treated us as if we were their children — how fortunate for all of us. All her life, Ange had a wonderful sense of humor and has given all the family many wonderful memories.

Obituary:
Modesta Angela Melchonian (Ange) June 12, 1911 - Dec. 1, 2004 Born in Sunnyside, UT to Italian immigrants, Michael and Maria Perri. Died peacefully on December 1, 2004 in Concord, CA after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Ange was dearly loved and her wonderful sense of humor and generous spirit will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.