Rev. Robert L. Mellott

MELLOTT REV. ROBERT L.
On Friday May 16, 2008 at Little Sisters of the Poor, age 71, of the Diocese of Pittsburgh; Fr. Mellott was born April 25, 1937 in Rochester, PA son of the late Robert and Priscilla Mellott; he attended Hopewell elementary school and Aliquippa H.S.; ordained and incardinated in Pittsburgh on May 4, 1963 by Bishop Wright at St.Paul Cathedral; Fr. Mellott was called to serve the people and the Diocese of Pittsburgh in numerous ways. He began his priesthood as Parochial Vicar to St. Edward Parish (1963-1969) and later became Parish Administrator (1981-1982) and Pastor (1982-1988), St. Rosalia Parish (1969-1970), St. Agatha Parish (1972-1974), Nativity of Our Lord Parish (1992-1993); further contributions continued in hospital ministry; Hospital Chaplain to Mercy State Hospital (1970-1971), St. Elizabeth Hospital (1971-1972), Western Center in Canonsburg (1974-1980), and Divine Providence Hospital, (1993-1999), service continued in other capacities, during his years as Chaplain of the Motherhouse of Villa Maria Community Center (1980-1981) and his beloved years spent at St. Benedict Monastery (1988-2005). With deteriorating health he then resided at Little Sisters of the Poor, and retired from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, April 26, 2007. Fr. Mellott is survived by his loving cousins In Columbus, OH, The Sisters of St. Benedict's and loving care givers and friends at Little Sisters of the Poor. There will be no viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Bishop David A. Zubik, Monday 11am at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Private burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hopewell Twp. Arrangements by HEARD FUNERAL HOME INC.,
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