Marissa Ladatto

Forever Age: 21

Marissa Caitlyn Ladatto, Forever 21, was born on December 17, 2001 and died from fentanyl poisoning December 30, 2022. Marissa made an instant impact on everyone whom she met and formed deep connections with friends she held dear. She was a champion of many causes whether it was helping with animals, servicing the homeless, working with abused children in Ukraine, or supporting and participating in local Pride parades and Black Lives Matter marches. Marissa loved singing in school productions, at her beloved United Methodist Church of Duncanville, and at the local restaurant enjoying karaoke. She was also a gifted writer. As a member of the graduating class of 2020 from Bishop Dunne Catholic School, she had been voted ‘Most Likely to be Famous’ and ‘Most Talkative’, Following high school she attended Dallas College where she was working towards earning her teaching degree in history with the hopes of teaching third graders