Susan M. Mello

Susan M. Mello 59, passed away on June 24, 2024 surrounded by her family. Susan put up a courageous battle against ovarian cancer.  She had a positive attitude throughout this brief ordeal, but the cancer was just too powerful.

Susan was the daughter of (predeceased) Edward and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) she is survived by her sisters, Marianne (Irving) Netkovick, Margaret (Tim) Greaney and Sharon (Patrick) Reis along with her two brothers, Edward (Debora) Mello and James (Lori) Mello.  Sue was (predeceased) by her niece Melinda Greaney, she is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who she loved very much. Tim Netkovick (Kate), Sonny Mello, Kim Fulks (Kyle), Nate Mello (Rebecca) Michael Netkovick (Kristin), Angela Gaspar (Jameson), Bryan Mello (Ashley), Tiffany Greaney, Scott Netkovick (Amanda), Sarah Mattey, Jay Mello (Ashley), Cassandra Reis, and Julia Reis.  She reveled in their accomplishments, she hurt with their sorrows, and she felt sheer joy and delight in spending time with them.  At the mere mention of their names, Sue’s eyes would shine, and her smile would grow bigger. 

Sue was an avid reader, and she loved her purses. She visited Martha’s Vineyard every year where she would eat her blueberry banana pancakes at The Blackdog Tavern and loved riding up to the Cliffs in Aquinnah. 

Sue graduated from South Hadley High School and received her degree from Northeastern University. She worked as a Paralegal for Hendel & and Collins, P.C. in Springfield for more than 20 years and at Gelinas & Lefebvre, P.C. in Chicopee. She has many close friends and will miss them very much. 

Calling Hours will be at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley Sunday July 7th from 2:00 to 5:00pm.

Funeral Monday July 8th at 9:00 am from the funeral home followed by Mass at St. Theresa’s Church at 10:00am. Burial in St. Rose Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Baystate VNA and Hospice,280 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01199. For more information or to make online condolences please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.