Antonia Margaret Gelser Melamed
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Antonia Margaret Gelser Melamed passed away suddenly but peacefully on October 4th, 2021 at her home in Tallahassee.
Antonia was born in Rochester, New York to Bruce and Grada Gelser. Trained as a nurse, she worked for many years in hospitals around New York City. In 1971 she married the love of her life, Steven Melamed. A few years later, she received her Masters in Religious Education from Princeton Theological Seminary. A life-long seeker and voracious reader; she constantly explored what she called "Realms of the Spirit." Antonia spent much of her life in meditation, finding the balance between Buddhism and Christianity. She never stopped growing and encouraging the spiritual growth of others. Blessed with a generous spirit, she taught her friends and family compassion and strength, both by her words and deeds. Antonia loved life and its pleasures, particularly chocolate.
Antonia is survived by her two children, Steven Melamed Jr. and Alexander Melamed; daughters-in-law, Marisa and Allison; and grandchild, Asher. Their hearts are broken by her loss.
Memorial Services were held Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 3pm at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312.