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John Anthony Mele

John Mele Obituary

MELE, John Anthony Of Waltham, unexpectedly Nov. 13th, 2008. Beloved son of Rosemarie (Masulla) Mele of Waltham and the late Antonio Mele. Loving brother of Antonio "Tony" Mele and his wife Tammy of Norwood, Rosalie Martin and her husband Chris, Lisa Simmons and her husband Eric, and Joe Mele and his wife Susan, all of Waltham. Cherished uncle of Christina and Lauren Martin, Juliana and Angela Simmons. Godfather of Julia Daigle and John Carson. In addition, he is survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral Services will be held from the Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM, on Wednesday morning at 9 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of John's Life at Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham at 10 AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-9 PM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Fisher House Boston for Military Families, P. O. Box 230, S. Walpole, MA 02071. Parking attendants on duty. brascofuneralhome.com Waltham 781-893-6260

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 16, 2008.

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Charlotte Keefe

November 20, 2008

Rose & Family- My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I met you once with Rose K. My prayers are with all of you at your time of sorrow. Charlotte & Sean Keefe (Rose K sister in law)

Anne (Muise) Spargo

November 20, 2008

Rosemarie,Tony,Rose,Lisa and Joe;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this time of grief. I have many fond memories of the Mele household. The food and the friends were of plenty and amazing. I think I pratcially lived there myself and for quite some time it was my home away from home. John was always smiling and he loved to hang around with everyone. He has touched the lives of alot of people. Peace be with you all.

Dianna Anderson (Fraize)

November 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers to your family during this time...

I also have good memories of him during Marching Band Season and Band Camp Craziness....

patrick & liz Hart

November 19, 2008

The Hart Family would like to offer,
our condolences to the Mele Family,for there loss.Our prayers are with all your family

Elyse Sheck

November 18, 2008

I am so sorry for your Lost. I will always remember John as a Good friend! He was always there for you and if you needed to lean on someone, John was There. I love you John and miss you!

Robyn Williams

November 18, 2008

To the Mele Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great friend and his beautiful spirit will be sadly missed. My prayers are with your family in this time of need. My children have many happy memories of John and we will keep him always in our hearts.
Love
Robyn Williams, Delbert Mallett,Colt Mallett and Caitlin Mallett

Laurie (Melberg) Bertrand

November 18, 2008

Dear Mele Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a great person and great friend. I have so many wonderful memories of John. May he rest in peace.

nicole sheck

November 18, 2008

i am so sorry for your lost. i remember mele he use to be a really good friend and someone you could always lean on. my thoughts are with you

Donna Maselli

November 18, 2008

Rosemarie,
My deepest condolences to you and your loving family. May God give you strength during this very difficult time in your life. Love Donna

Michelle (Maillet) Richard

November 17, 2008

Dear Mele family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I have GREAT memories of John in marching band and at band camp. He constantly had me me laughing!

May God give you the strength to make it through these difficult days.

Take care,
Michelle

Dave Gianotti

November 17, 2008

Rest in Peace My Brother. We'll Meet Again!

Stacie Vienneau

November 17, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

alison vogel

November 17, 2008

Jen-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please know that we are always here for you.
Most sincerely,
The Vogels (Alison, Michael and Harrison)

Lisa Wheeler

November 17, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ann-Marie (Hanlon) Brophy

November 17, 2008

Mrs Mele, Tony, Rose, Lisa and Joe,
There have been quite a few years since I stepped into the Mele house- Lots of great memories as it was always a home away from home during Highschool and even afterwards. I remember John as the typical little brother- driving everyone nuts and loving every minute of it! I am so very sorry that you had to say good bye to him so early. You are a strong family and I wish for you even more strength as time goes on. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families as well.
Love, Annie and Mark Brophy

Monica Mastantuono-Mariano

November 17, 2008

The Mastantuono family (Casa D' Italia) would like to express our condolences to the Mele family. We have known John since he was a boy and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Daniel Foucher

November 17, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of this. My condolences go out to the entire Mele family in the wake of this tragedy. I regret I cannot make the funeral because of where I live now, but my thoughts are with you all.

dolores priest

November 17, 2008

Rosemarie you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you.

dolores

Marcia (Daigle) Simmons

November 17, 2008

To the Mele Family;
So Very Sorry for your loss. Spent many weekends with Robert & John in Maine.
May he rest in peace, and may God watch over his family.

Christina (Nixon) Harris

November 17, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss.

Jeanne (Foucher) Seaquist

November 17, 2008

Marie and family, just saw this in the newspaper and can only imagine how tragic this is for all of you. I vaguely remember John as a youngster when Spazz was together. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Kimberly DeFelice Michel

November 17, 2008

I'm so deeply saddened by this news, and send my thoughts and prayers to all of you. Although the years have passed and our times spent together as a family are scarce...I have fond memories of the times we spent together as kids with all of you. John...you'll always be rememberd by fun thoughts. God Bless you John, you will be missed. To the Mele family...may God watch over all of you always...

Melissa Juliano

November 16, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending prayers your way.

Lisa Mele Simmons

November 16, 2008

'Peace" and love my brother.

Always
Lisa

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