Melissa A. Drisko, 59, of Alexandria died November 14, 2018 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital.
Cremation services are private.
Melissa Drisko
Melissa A. Drisko, 59, of Alexandria died November 14, 2018 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital.
Cremation services are private.
To Phil and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Melissa’s passing. She was respected and admired by all of us who knew her. She will be missed.
Phil & Family, words cannot express my sadness when I saw the announcement in the Sunday Wash Post. Melissa has been a role model and friend to so many of us in the Intelligence Community for over 35 years. I still remember then LT Drisko helping this former 1125 Reserve Submarine Officer acclimate to standing weekend watch in the NAVOPINTCEN watch center for the first time. My last interaction with her was 5-6 years ago at DIA. She was the graduation speaker for one of the new employee orientation classes. As the class staff instructor, I had the honor of introducing her to the class, an easy task since her career was such an awesome model of achievement and professionalism. My sincerest condolences on your loss. She will be sorely missed. VR/Jim
Phil, I sincerely hope that you and your family find solace in reflecting on he lifetime of memories that you made with Melissa. Please know that you both played a role in an important time in my life and I am grateful for your counsel, leadership and friendship..
We are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.”
Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Phil and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Melissa was a wonderful women and one of the smartest professionals I have known.
Phil, Allison, Rachel and Jack,
I was profoundly saddened to hear of Melissa’s passing. The hospitality and honesty (and dinners!) shown to a punk like me will always be remembered. I’ll ever think of her as a true example of success with integrity, at work and at home.You are all in my thoughts.
Phil: I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. God bless.
Phil and family – So sorry to hear about Melissa. Dita remembers Melissa fondly and vividly from their only meeting. I remember her well from our occasional lunch chats. Its funny how well you seemed matched, and yet seemed so different on many things (reminds me of Dita and I). No words are helpful in this sad time, but our thoughts are with you all.
– Cyrus and Dita
Hi Uncle Phil – I’m so sorry to hear about Melissa’s passing. She was so loving, funny, and kind. Your family was always so special to my father and the whole Nowak clan. I feel so blessed to have had you and Melissa in our lives. We are sending all of our love. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us if we can offer comfort or help in this difficult time. My husband and I live near Alexandria now so it would be nothing to make you dinner and talk. Love you, Henrie.
– Ginny, Frankie, and Trish
Dear Phil and Family,
Melissa lived a 360 life of family, professionalism and community. She is what we all strive to be and lived it everyday. Ever since I first met her as a Navy LT, I was delighted to work with her and be around her. My heart is aching for the loss of her to us all.
All My Love and Prayers, Terry Roberts
We all loved Melissa, not because of her accomplishments which were very impressive, but because of how decent and caring she was towards everyone. While we will all miss her immensely, my heart is with Phil because one could never think of just Melissa – it was always Melissa and Phil, for they were always a wonderful example of a true union of love and commitment. Phil, our prayers are with you and the children.
Phil, I can’t express how sorry I am to hear of this. You and Melissa are among my favorite people from my times at NOIC and ONI. I often think of you two and the others from that time with great fondness. I hope you and your kids find solace and comfort from close friends and family. Know that someone in Texas is keeping you in thought and prayer.
Bev
So sorry for your loss.
Phil, John and I will always remember Melissa as kind, beautiful, smart, funny, dedicated, and, most of all, fiercely loving of her family. To this day, I have not met a couple more beautifully matched than the two of you. We are so sad that she has left us. Please reach out if there is anything we can do. With a heavy heart, Sharrill Hemry
Dear Phil and children and family, I am so sorry to hear of Melissa’s passing. She was a woman with her own style, who loved her family fiercely. She was an intelligent, dedicated, determined, and task-driven woman. All of the intelligence agencies where she worked benefited by her passion for the real truth. She will be long remembered. She is with you always, love never dies. God bless you.