MELIA, Paul G. Age 89, born December 4, 1929 passed away August 11 in Kettering Ohio with hospice care. Paul was born in Dayton, lived in New York and Cincinnati, and since had resided in Kettering. He graduated from Chaminade High School and The Dayton Art institute. Paul, a talented, award winning artist, was a positive life force who truly connected with everyone he met. He put his wife Carole(Slater), family and his faith first and never let his lifelong battle with asthma and heart problems slow him down. He began his career as a commercial illustrator, and over may years, created a substantial body of fine art which has been collected worldwide. He is also well known for creating thousands of portraits for generations of families. Paul always gave his time generously to support his church St. Albert the Great and local charities. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lucille; two brothers, Harold and Louis Melia. He is survived by his loving wife, Carole, three daughters and their husbands, Terri (Chuck) Hamlin, Lisa (Kyle) Robinson, Becky (John) Lambert; a son and his wife, Mike (Jenifer) a brother and his wife, Bob (Naomi); fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, 12:00 pm Friday August 16 at St. Albert the Great Church. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Road, Kettering. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
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I am so saddened to hear of his passing. I have one of his pieces of art work (Liberace 1/500) and I just love it. My heart felt prayers for those he loved left behind.
Karen Libby
June 1, 2021
I am so sad to learn Paul has passed away. My family has many of his beautiful and cherished portraits.
With sympathy,
Nancy Howe Fruechtenicht
Nancy Fruechtenicht
December 12, 2019
Thinking of you at this time with sympathy and love. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you, as you celebrate the wonderful life of Paul. With love, Angie Robinson and daughter Shayna
Angela Robinson
August 16, 2019
Many thoughts and prayers to you in the days ahead.
Barbara and John Mathieson
Barbara Mathieson
August 14, 2019
Growing up with Paul's daughter, Becky, I thought Mr. Melia was the coolest dad EVER! From his Donald Duck voice to his funny faces, he would have us giggling throughout the Melia household. Spending time with Paul was always such fun. I will cherish those fond memories forever. Love, and prayers to Carol, Mike, Teri, Lisa, Becky and the rest of the family. He and his artistic talent will be greatly missed by many.
Cheryl Eichner
August 14, 2019
Several of my friends have portraits that Paul did. What a talent he was. May he rest in peace
Cindy Rogerson
August 14, 2019
We're so pleased to have had Paul as a friend of our family and a friend as a fellow artist. His wonderful portraits grace our home and are and will always be a lasting remembrance of Paul and his remarkable talents.
Al and Joan Lochtefeld and Family
August 14, 2019
Al and Joan Lochtefeld and Family
August 14, 2019
God bless Paul and may he Rest In Peace. We are heart broken with the loss of such a dear friend. We offer our condolences and love to Carole, Mike, Terri, Lisa and Becky and the entire family. We will always treasure the happy memories that we shared together.
Larry & Chris Murlin
Christine Murlin
August 14, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 14, 2019
So thankful to have portraits of our children so beautifully captured by this gracious talented gentleman.
Our sincere condolences to his family. His loss is immeasurable.
Harlene & Steve Johnson
August 14, 2019
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