Famous Persons from Melissa, Calabria, Italy
- Anna Maria Mammoliti - Born on August 28, 1944 - Journalist (died: March 27, 2009)
- Francesco Samà - Born on July 2, 1940 - Politician (died: February 10, 2022)
- Russell E. Dickenson - Born on April 12, 1923 - Politician (died: February 19, 2008)
- Henk van Rossum - Born on December 14, 1919 - Politician - Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (died: June 17, 2017)
- Carmine Lidonnici - Born on November 20, 1914 - Military personnel - Gold Medal of Military Valour (died: April 4, 1941)
- Sietje Cornelia Hof - Born on January 7, 1901 - Military personnel (died: December 23, 2011)