Birth Name: Melissa Ann Odabash
Place of Birth: U.S.
Date of Birth: June 9, 1964
Ethnicity:
*father – Armenian, Italian
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, English, Dutch, possibly other
Melissa Odabash is an American fashion designer and former model based in London.
Melissa’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Odabash/Odabashian. Arthur was born in Sivas, Turkey, and was likely Armenian.
Melissa’s paternal grandmother was Louise Bonaldi (the daughter of Marino Bonaldi and Margharita). Louise was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents.
Melissa’s maternal grandfather was likely Alonzo Benjamin (the son of Alonzo Benjamin and Sarah E. Cohen). Alonzo was likely the son of William E. Benjamin and Mary. Sarah was the daughter of Jacob Cohen and Dora, who were likely German Jews.
Melissa’s maternal grandmother was likely Edith J. Van Vliet (the daughter of James Lewis/Louis Van Vliet and Isabella/Isabel/Isabelle Regina Reed). James was the son of James L. Van Vliet and Jane M. Cleormich. Isabella was the daughter of William H. Reed and Eliza/Elizabeth Hurley, whose parents were Irish.
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