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Terry McConlogue Mello Obituary

May 2, 1959 - May 5, 2013
Terry Mello, 54, passed away Sunday at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo surrounded by her family following a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Born to Kenneth and Gayle McConlogue on May 2, 1959 in Vallejo, Terry grew up and lived most of her life in Vallejo. She was currently a resident of Rodeo. She attended St. Dominic's Elementary in Benicia and graduated from Benicia High School, Class of 1977. She worked in the restaurant business most of her working life. She enjoyed spending time with her family at her home in Lake County.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ken.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy; son, John (Kim Shaw) Sauerzopf; granddaughter, Anastasia Sauerzopf; mother, Gayle "Doodie" McConlogue; sisters, Holly (Rod) Gutierrez and Kathy Evans; brothers, Randy (Catherine) Kirkham and John (Joanne) McConlogue; her beloved dogs, "Shorty" and "Emmy"; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held 12 noon to 5 p.m., Friday, at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia and after 6 p.m. Friday, at St. Dominic's Church, Benicia. A vigil service will be held 7 p.m., Friday and a Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, at St. Dominic's Church. Inurnment will be private.
Please visit the online tribute at PassalacquaFuneralChapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia 707-745-3130.

Published by Times Herald Online on May 8, 2013.
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I can't believe your gone, Terry. We just ran into each other a few weeks back at the lab at kaiser, you looked great. Though we hadn't seen each other in a while, you will always be my mentor as a bartender. Terry you will be missed by so many. Our thoughts & prayers goes out to Terry's family & friends. God Bless

Deanna Hall & Family

May 16, 2013

Love you lady

Susan Brown

May 9, 2013

Terry will be missed by all.I will miss hearing Terry yelling at the TV during GIANTS games and lovingly at Jimmy when he missed the play.Terry will be looking down on John,Jimmy,Anastatia and Kim with a loving smile like a mom and wife knows how.

Ron McConlogue

May 9, 2013

Julie Fox

May 9, 2013

Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to Terry's family. We remember you and all the "Delwood neighborhood kids" growing up.

Bernadine, Mikki, Richard, Roger & Phil

May 9, 2013

Terry, It was a pleasure being a part of your family. The love and devotion you shared was very heart warming.
You will be greatly missed! Love Patti Pinola McConlogue

May 9, 2013

I was fortunate enough to be able to speak to her quite often these past few years we had many a great time in our high school years Cindy ,Judy &Chris and myself
we had so much fun I was very fortunate to know her and have many happy memories
our crazy adventures together
as teenagers
my sincere sympathy to her family and her friends

Linda wojton

May 8, 2013

I will miss Terry! I am thankful for the great memories created here in Lake County. Terry was always so kind and caring. I'm glad she is in Heaven with her dad. John, Kim, Anastasia, and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jen McConlogue

May 8, 2013

Terry,

We will miss you deeply. I will always remember all of the times spent in Lake County, all of the holidays we spent together and all of the laughs we had. Thank you for the gift of your amazing son and beautiful granddaughter. Thank you for accepting me into your family and loving me like a daughter. You will be remembered through our memories of you, and through your pictures. Our children will know their "Grammy" and you will never be forgotten. We love you.

Kim Shaw

May 8, 2013

I have just found out of your passing and can't believe it! I am stunned and saddened. I have such great memories, from the time I babysat you until later in life becoming "fast friends" and going through so much "growing up together". You were always FULL OF LIFE! A presence....I send my prayers to your family and will hold them close in my heart, as I will with you also, Rest in Peace my friend, love you.

Debbie Ingram-Hurst

May 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. She will always be remembered as the little girl running around on Delwood St. She was very sweet and loving.

Lisa Moreno-Williams

May 7, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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