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Joshua Eric Mello

Joshua Mello Obituary

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Joshua Eric Mello, age 19, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2002, in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Mello of Newport News and her fiancé Gary Herring; his father, H.A. Mello of Jacksonville; a sister, Jessica Graves of Newport News; grandmothers, Virginia Smart of Newport News and Pauline Stevens of Jacksonville; grandfather, Jerry Usleton; great grandfather, William Wise, both of Newport News; aunts, Rebecca Morgan of Newport News, Rhonda McCuen of Pelzer, SC, and Virginia Dauenhauer of Columbia, SC; uncle, MSGT David Smart of Mendenhall AFB, England; great aunt Elizabeth Arnett of Poquoson. Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 4, 2002, in Jacksonville, FL. Donations may be made to a favorite charity of your choice.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 8, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Mello

24 Entries

jessica m graves

June 17, 2021

Josh was my brother and I miss him dearly ! No one could ever replace him. I'll see yall soon. Tell mom I said hello. Oh and is there bubbles in heaven??

Melissa James

August 17, 2002

Josh was one of my dearest friends. I considered him a brother. No matter how bad his day had been, he always cared enough about us to make us feel better. He always put our feelings above his own. There was no other friend more loyal or more loving. Nicole Faircloth always used to say that if she were in a foxhole there was only two people she would ever want in it with her; and one of them was Josh. It was because he had heart. No one that was close to Josh ever had to question his loyalty or his love for them. He always put us above his own needs if we needed him. We will all miss him. He was one of the best out of all of us. We love him now and forever. Until we meet again in paradise, brother, watch over us and know that we are thinking of you.

Amanda Bain

August 15, 2002

I'm sorry to hear of Josh's death. Though I wasn't good friends with him, I have known him for years. I went to school w/him, and I can't remember a day I wasn't greeted w/a smile and a "hey" when I saw him. Again, I'm sorry to hear of his death, for I know he will be missed.

Patti Joyce

August 14, 2002

I was deeply saddened to hear of Josh's death. I am one of many great Aunts of his. I can only remember being around Josh ans Jessica when they were very young, but what beautiful children. I remember what beautiful eyes that Josh had, and told him what a real ladies man he would grow up to be. He spent time with my mother, his great grandmother, and she was crazy about him. They will be united in Heaven and hopefully enjoying each other's company. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, Debbie, her mom, his sister Jessica, and all the rest of you. Take care and may you find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place waiting for the rest of us to join him.

Bob&Rose Williams

August 13, 2002

We will miss you Josh.God take care of you and Bless you.Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this sad time.May he give them peace and comfort in the days to come and forever.We love you

Stuart Whitehead

August 13, 2002

We remember Josh growing up and will always have fond memories in our heart.

candice deal

August 11, 2002

dear deb,

i'm not to sure what to say here. i know that i am not part of the family but i do consider you part of mine. i am greatly sorry for the loss you have endured. you are in my thoughts as well as my prayers.

Tina Spanos

August 11, 2002

Josh will always remain a child of five in my heart. A heart that feels broken tonight. To Tony, Deb, Jessica, and all of Josh's family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jennifer McCart

August 9, 2002

I guess you could say Josh and I were kind of like stepbrother and sister. I love him and his dad like they are my family. I've known Josh my entire life and he always has had this very special smile. When he was happy everyone was happy. So with saying that I guess we should all be happy for Josh. He's with God and everything that comes to him will me happiness. A very special memory I have of Josh is as we got older almost everytime we saw each other he would say, " Hey shorty" even though I was about two or three inches taller than him. I know Josh is happy, safe and with God. But I know I can't help missing him. I love Josh. He and his dad are basically my brother and father. I love them so much.

I love you Josh and when ever you get a chance look down and see what we are up to because you know that we are thinking about you.!

Amanda & Bradley Faircloth

August 9, 2002

Josh Was and always will be our good friend. He will be missed dearly. We love you Josh.

debra wulff

August 9, 2002

To Josh's family:Josh's mom was my best friend, I used to babysit for Josh when he was around, I believe 4 years old, he was the cutest little guy you would ever see. Well, he did grow up to be quite the good looking young man he was. The last time I seen him I think was about 3 or 4 years ago and believe me, I am so glad I had the chance. Time flies by so fast you just can't believe it when you see that little one so grown up. I will never forget when I watched him, he was so into Mario, the video game, that he would ask me to play with him and I just couldn't get the hang of it, he definetly knew he'd get the best of me. I know I didn't get the chance to see him whenever he came to see his mom , but I will miss him very much and my heart goes out to his family, especially my best friend, Deb. Josh is in a good place now and at peace. He will watch over yall now, he was a wonderful person. You will be missed alot Josh, love, your mom's best friend forever Debbie Wulff

NORMAN B.

August 8, 2002

Although we never got the chance to meet, your Aunt Becky spoke of your free spiritness and such a wonderful smile. You have gone to better place. My prayers go out to your family. They will treasure the happy memories and you will be missed!! Peace

Jerry Bacon

August 8, 2002

Go with God Josh. You were loved by a lot of people and will be greatly missed.

Janet and Jerry

Dan and Holly Sheehan

August 8, 2002

Dear Tony,

Although we didn't know Josh, we can tell from reading the other guest book entries that he must have been a very special person with a very special smile. We are so sorry for your loss and hope that the memories of his special smile will be with you forever. Take care!

Dan and Holly Sheehan

David Smart

August 7, 2002

Dear Josh,

I can only remember you as young boy of 9 years old when I last saw you. I have a few pictures of you by yourself and one with your mother, cousin, and aunt. From what I always remember you were a fun loving youngster that was full of life and ambition. Even though I was not around you all of your life, I have gathered from talking to you for the last time recently in July that you were something to all of the lives that came in contact with wherever you went. I am definitely sad that I will not be able see or speak to you again in this life. Without a doubt, I know you are in Heaven. You are free from any harm now and forever. God Bless you from the bottom of my heart. Love Always and Forever, Uncle David

P.S. Say hello to Grandma Grape for me.

Brittany Moore

August 7, 2002

I was one of josh's friends. I met him through his step-sister. I'll miss the way he used to joke on her and his warm smile. He always knew how to make you laugh. I'll always keep him in my heart. I'll miss being around him and seeing his handsome face.

Katherine Christopher

August 6, 2002

My sympathy goes out to Josh's family. I was a friend of Josh's at school and although we weren't tied at the hip, I loved the boy to death. I always joked around calling him my "marsh-mello" and he would just laugh and say "that's me!". I know that Josh will be missed more and more as the days go by, but in my heart I know he's in a better place where nothing can harm him.

Katie Anderson

August 6, 2002

I was one of Josh's art teachers at Terry Parker High School. He was very talented and enjoyed working on the projects in my classes. One of his drawings from first semester last year was exhibited in the school art show in the spring.

I loved his smile and sense of humor and he will be missed.

SHERRY HUCKABY

August 4, 2002

JOSH WAS A STUDENT OF MINE FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. HE WAS ALWAYS POLITE, CREATIVE AND HAD A WONDERFUL SMILE. HE ALWAYS SAT BESIDE MY DESK, BY CHOICE AND TALKED A LOT TO ME. JOSH WAS VERY INTELLIGENT AND HAD MANY DREAMS OF HIS OWN. I WILL MISS HIS KIND HEART AND GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. SINCERELY, SHERRY HUCKABY, TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL, SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Alisha Dorough

August 4, 2002

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Josh meant the world to all of us. We all loved him very much and will miss his sweet smile and the warmth he brought to his friends. There will never be another like him. We love you Josh. Until we meet again .....

Melanie Dudley

August 4, 2002

Josh, you were a special person to everyone who knew you. I'll always remember you with "that" smile on your face..."that" smile was you. I

loved you for your soft-spoken, easy-going personality and because

I could talk to you about anything.

All of your cousins, Kyle, Brandon,

Tyler, & Morgan thought you were so cool, Josh, they all looked up to you, and they loved you very, very much. It's so hard to believe you're gone, you touched all our lives. You will be missed!!

Love,

Aunt Mel

Sherry, Dana, Daniel

August 3, 2002

Although I didnt know Josh to well, my daughter Dana did. As a mother, I can only imagine what you are going through. On behalf of my daughter Dana, and her boyfriend Daniel who was one of Joshes best friends, we offer our deepest condolences. May the Lord bless you and your family, strenghthen you and give you faith through this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. For you Josh I know you are in a much happier place now. But know you have family and many friends that will miss you deeply. May the Lord Bless you and all your familly and good friends. Be at peace now Josh! Sherry,Dana, and Daniel!

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