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Ralph Mele Obituary

MELE, Ralph F. "Freddie" Of Winthrop, formerly of the West End, July 4. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (Marra) Loving father of Salvatore Mele and his wife Linda of Salem, NH, Madeline Keogh and her husband Robert of Winthrop, Marietta DiGiovanni and her husband Vincent of Westford and Alfonse Mele and his wife Linda of Holyoke. Dear brother of Marian Driscoll of Boston and the late Josephine Alessi, Frances Moran, Lucy Anselmi, Clara Amato, Anna Donnaruma, Louis Mele, Albert Mele and William Mele. Cherished grandfather of Tina Marie Talvi, Laura Freeman, Aimee and Julia DeGiovanni, Victoria Hopkins, Karen Lukeman and Sarah McCready. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Ernest P. Caggiano and Son-O'Maley Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, on Friday at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment to follow the mass in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. For directions or to sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com. Late Army Veteran WWII. Caggiano-O'Maley Funeral Home Winthrop 617 846 8700

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 5 to Jul. 7, 2011.

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Nick DiMasi

June 29, 2020

It is hard to believe that it has been a year since Uncle Freddie died. He is still missed by me.

Sincerely,

Nick DiMasi

July 7, 2011

To the Mele Family...my sympathy to the family. May peace and God's love surround you all.
Most sincerely, Terry Morana Chase

Frank Christopher Ouellette

July 6, 2011

Want send my thoughts and prayers to Mrs Mele and all the family at this time of sorrow...I want to say im going to miss freddy mele very much..He was great landlord,friend,and sports buddy ...we had some great talks and it was very special seeing him on christmas eve these memories never forgotten freddy will be miss by me and colleen very much but he is in a special place in heaven now god bless you freddy Rest in Peace

Nick DiMasi

July 6, 2011

Dearest Aunt Mary,

My wife Wilma and I were so saddened to hear of Uncle Fredie's death. He will be missed. I can honestly say that I have had my best conversations with Uncle Fred. He knew how to relate a good story, and, at the same time, to use the story to give advice to all of us,nephews. Perhaps, this is what I will miss most about him. He was also my official historian of the Mele side of my family background.

Sincerely,

Nick

Mariah Staffier

July 6, 2011

To my dear Papa, I wish I could put into words how much I love and respect you. You truly taught me so many great life lessons... you taught me what true love is through the beautiful way you loved my Nana. You taught me about faith through your own immense faith in our God. You taught me about family and how important it is to always be there for the people that are most special in our lives. I could go on and on about what an amazing, wise, kind, gentle, loving, witty man you were. You always told all of your girls that we could be the first female president... You were always so eager to share in our accomplishments and to support us through our failures. I hope that the way I live out the rest of my life will make you smile and your beautiful blue eyes sparkle as you watch me from Heaven. I will love you forever and always and I pray that you know how much I truly loved you. "I will find you in the morning sun/and when the night is new/I'll be looking at the moon/but I'll be seeing you..." Your oldest "monkey", Mariah Lynne

Tina-Marie Talvi

July 6, 2011

To my sweet Papa, no words can describe my heartache at losing you...or my joy at the knowledge that you have been welcomed into the Kingdom prepared for you, into the loving arms of our Lord. "Eye has not seen, Ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love him". Now you've seen AND heard. I know you will be with me and all of us...watching over us and whispering guidance. You and Nana gave me the gift of faith...a gift I treasure over all else:a gift which lifts my heart and gives me strength when I am afraid or in despair...a gift which I share with an open hand...spreading the light of Christ in this sometimes dark world. I will always carry your love with me...I pray that you carried mine with you into paradise. Please watch over me and help to welcome me into the Kingdom when God calls my name...in God's Time. Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant. With my undying gratitude and love, Tina-Marie

Roberta Tiano

July 6, 2011

To the entire Mele family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Madalyn and I have been good friends for so many years so I have shared all the good and bad times of your close knit family. May your closeness bring you comfort in this sad time.
Love, Joe and Roberta Tiano

Colleen Molloy

July 6, 2011

To Mrs Mele and The Mele Family,

My heart goes out to you all as you deal with this great loss. Your father/grandfather was a wonderful man. He was a great human being and was as real as they come. I so enjoyed sitting talking to him and hearing all of his lovely stories. He had a smile that could light up the room and had a laugh you could not help but, laugh with. My heart is very heavy today to know that I have lost a dear friend and neighbor. May God Bless you all as you deal with this loss. Mr Mele I am gonna miss you. See you on the other side! =)

Richard Dean

July 5, 2011

Mary and Family, My heart goes out to you, there are no words that can ease your pain at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Warmest Regards and Prayers,
Richard and Emilie Dean

The Caggiano Family and Staff

July 5, 2011

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