Melissa Odabash

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 model. She is based in London.

Melissa’s paternal grandfather was named Arthur Odabash/Odabashian. Arthur was born in Sivas, Turkey, and was likely an 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 likely was Alonzo Benjamin (the son of Alonzo Benjamin and Sarah E. Cohen). Alonzo likely was the son of William E. Benjamin and Mary. Sarah was the daughter of Jacob Cohen and Dora, who likely were German Jews.

Melissa’s maternal grandmother likely was 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.

Source: Genealogy of Melissa Odabash (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com