In loving memory of

John R. "Bobby" Mello
February 8, 2016

John R. "Bobby" Mello, of Middletown, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Mello.Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel T. and Eva B. (Perry) Mello.Mr. Mello served in the Army National Guard and was the proprietor of Mello Construction Company, his family business that was founded in 1922. He was the owner of Bay View Park in Middletown. He was a member of the Middletown Knights of Columbus and was a founding member of Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates (RIICA). He was also a member of the St. Lucy's Church Building Committee. He appeared in the movie "Mr. North" while operating his beloved 1956 Bucyrus Erie 15B crane. He served on the Town of Middletown Sewer Advisory Committee since 1970 and more recently, the Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee.He is survived by his children John R. Mello Jr, and his wife Karen Harrington, E. Jean Mello, Christopher P. Mello, Patricia E. Mello and her husband Gordon Rego and Jennifer A. Barrera. He was the proud "Papa" of Stefanie Rego, Sydney Mello, Ian Barrera, Julia Mello and John R. Mello III. He leaves his sister E. Betty Lopes of Portsmouth, brother-in- law George E. Silva of Portsmouth and sisters-in-law Francis Mello of Portsmouth and Margaret "Peggy" Mello of Middletown. He was the brother of the late Mary M. Silvia, Manuel "Brother" Mello, George J. Mello and Frank P. "Mickey" Mello. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Rd, Middletown. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made in his name to RIICA, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1121, Slatersville, RI 02876. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation FEB 12. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service FEB 13. 11:30 AM St. Lucys Church 909 West Main Road Middletown, RI, US, 02842

Tributes

Holly and Todd Mello - Februar.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Holly And Todd Mello lit a candle in memory of John R. "Bobby" Mello"

marge shepard - February 16, 2.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"so sorry to find out about Bobby my sympathy to Betty and all your family Marge Campagna Shepard Aunt Mamie;s daughter"

February 13, 2016 at 01:32 PM wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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Bernie Mello - February 13, 20.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Bobby was a true gentleman who will be missed by all."

lucy ripa - February 13, 2016 .. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"My deepest sympathy to the Mello family"

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Cheryl Mello - February 12, 20.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"This was a beautiful wonderful walk through memories"

Kathleen Squire - February 12,.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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Beth Deery - February 11, 2016.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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Peggy Deery - February 11, 201.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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February 11, 2016 at 06:13 PM wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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Peter Saunders - February 11, .. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Bob was a true gentleman. Kind to everyone. He will be missed by all"

Raymond Dutra - February 11, 2.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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Raymond Dutra - February 11, 2.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"To The Mello Family. Our deepest sympathy during this time. Bobby was one of the nicest men.A true gentleman. Sincerely,Raymond and Deborah Dutra"

Jacqueline Harvey - February 1.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Deepest sympathy to the family. Bobby was my classmate and will be missed as he always was in there and keeping our reunions along with Shirley taking place always. He was always a caring man and will always be remembered by many. I remember him from middle school also. We use to have dance lessons for gym and I was always stepping on his feet. Years later when he reminded me of it, he forgave me. We had a good laugh over that. Jacqueline Harvey Class of 1951"

ANN VORRO - February 11, 2016 .. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"BETTY AND FAMILY----MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME------MAY YOUR MEMORIES BE A SOURCE OF COMFORT ANN VORRO"

Robyn Kent - February 11, 2016.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a great man, and will be missed by so many. Robyn Kent"

Christine Glebus - February 10.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"My condolences to Jean and her family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Chris Glebus"

Kristin & Sara Lombardi - Febr.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Much love to the Mello Family, wonderful neighbors and always a kind word and smile."

Val and Pam Leite Ma''s Donuts wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

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Kathy Mello - February 10, 201.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"To Uncle Bob's family, Prayers for you on this very sad time. We all have lost a very kind and loving man. Anyone who has met him, will surely miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love, Kathy Mello (Ray's Kathy)"

Bob Sylvia - February 10, 2016.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Bobby was one of our great Middletowner's, as well as a personal friend to so many of us who truly admired him. The many years that he devoted to his community will be long remembered by the people of Middletown. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Elizabeth and the entire Mello Family.May your memories of Bobby be a source of comfort. Sincerely on behalf of the entire Town CouncilBob Sylvia - PresidentMiddletown Town Council"

Cheryl Mello - February 09, 20.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Uncle Bobby .. You will be missed .. I'll never forget you and how you managed to get me through my moms funeral You and Dad and the rest of Nana 's boys are together Love you"

Cheryl Mello - February 09, 20.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"Cheryl Mello lit a candle in memory of John R. "Bobby" Mello"

Tracey Furtado - February 09, .. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"To the Mello Family, We send our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. Fran & Tracey Furtado"

Kevin Bourne - February 09, 20.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"My condolences to the entire Mello. Bobby was one of the finest men that God put on this earth."

Andy Bacon - February 09, 2016.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"To the entire Mello family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very time. I have very found memories of Mr Mello as a young boy and throughout my whole life on many construction sites as my dad and Bob combined to build many construction projects on this island.Well the two are together again and god only knows what they will be working on now. Rest in peace Mr Mello you will be missed by many. Peace"

RIICA - February 09, 2016 at 0.. wrote on Feb 8, 2016:

"My deepest sympathies to his wife Elizabeth and the entire Mello family on the loss of a really great man and a good friend. From all of us at the Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates (RIICA), our deepest condolences and may Bob finally rest in the hands of God!"