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Lucille Mello Obituary

MELLO, LUCILLE (DESMARAIS) who celebrated her 69th birthday Sunday with her family, of Watson St., died Tuesday evening, November 4, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph C. Mello, Jr.

Born November 2, 1939, in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Roseanna (Beaulieu) Desmarais.

In addition to her husband of 36 years, she leaves her sons, Scott Henri Mello and Christopher Joseph Mello and his wife Stephanie, all of Seekonk; her stepchildren, Joseph C. Mello III of Mattapoisett, and Donna Jean Mello of Worcester; and two grandchildren, Brianna Margaret and Sawyer Joseph Mello. She was the cousin of Pauline Croft, Raymond Medeiros, and Roland Medeiros, all of Fall River, and of the late Lorraine Swain.

Her funeral will begin Saturday at 8:45AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Taunton Ave., Seekonk. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 4-8pm. Flowers are appreciated. www.rebellofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 6, 2008.

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John & Gale McGirr

November 8, 2008

Joe, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
May beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time.
May you rest in peace, my computer buddy. We will miss you......

Jen Tadros

November 8, 2008

Mr Mello and Scott,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She looked so happy seeing Noah and Hannah on Halloween. That will be a great way to remember her. If you need anything at all we are right next door.
Mark, Jen, Noah and Hannah Tadros

Kristin Amaral

November 7, 2008

Chris our deepest sympathy to you and your family. She will be greatly missed. We love you guys. If there is anything you need please let us know.
Kristin & Mike

Roger and Isaura Williams

November 6, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Mello family. Our internet communication will be missed greatly and will always be remembered. There are a lot of memorable mouments from Davol. May she rest in peace.

Domenic Cotoia

November 6, 2008

Chris, my deepest sympathy to you & your family on the passing of your mom. I only met her once at your wedding; May God Bless her & her family during this very sad time.

loretta lagasse

November 6, 2008

it's hard to lose the ones we love,and cherish. it's as if we lose a part ourselves but thier are brighter days ahead knowing that auntie lou is no longer suffering she's at piece and in comfort and awaiting for us to all join her one day she will be sadly missed and thought of often my deepest sympathy goes to all of you

James Gingras

November 6, 2008

Scott, my deepest sympathies to you and your family, may you find comfort in one another during this difficult time

Edna Micheletti

November 6, 2008

Dear Joe and Family,

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you. I understand and feel your pain, and I pray for your strength as you grieve Lucille's passing.

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