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Dennis Mello Obituary

Dennis Mello Aug. 30, 1953 - July 24, 2006 Resident of Walnut Creek Born in Oakland, CA, Dennis grew up in San Lorenzo, CA, Caracas, Venezuela, and Pleasant Hill, CA. Beloved brother of Gary, Jack & Ken Mello, and Terri Ann Ferguson. Beloved uncle of five nieces & two nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John & Gloria Mello. A longtime employee of Longs Drug Stores, Dennis was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Coral Sea. Dennis loved animals, especially his cat. Dennis's warmth, humor, humility and caring for everyone he knew will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Very likely, Dennis's only regret is that the San Francisco Giants never did manage to win the World Series in his lifetime. A prayer vigil will take place at Connolly & Taylor Funeral Home in Martinez on August 3 at 7 p.m., and a Mass of Christian remembrance will be held at St. Agnes Church in Concord on August 4 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2006.

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Terri Ferguson

July 27, 2007

My Dearest Brother, It has been a year already.Holidays,birthdays, and a very special wedding has past without you being there, but you have the best seat of all of us, with our parents and our Lord. I miss you Dennis and love you always. I picture your smile and it beings joy to my heart. Your sister, Terri

Matthew Mello

August 21, 2006

To the Mello Family:

know that Dennis and the rest of you are in my prayers.May God grant you strength and comfort at this time.

Nikki Chisum

August 6, 2006

To the Mello Family

Our prayer are with your family at this time. Now he will be a thousand winds that blow and a gentle autumn rain. Dennis will live forever in your heart.

Peace and Love

Nikki & Ken

Amy Mello

August 4, 2006

To the Mello family,



I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral, but I'm thinking of everyone during this time. Although I didn't know Uncle Dennis very well, the memories I do have of him are great ones... if there is a heaven, he is most definitely there. My thoughts are with Uncle Dennis and the rest of the Mello family right now.

Lynda Schroder

August 4, 2006

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Love, Lynda Schroder

michael daniels

August 1, 2006

ken & colette,



we are thinking about you and hope

you are both o.k. so sorry for the

loss of dennis. let us know if we can do anything for you.



love,



michael & laurie daniels

ROBERT STONE

July 31, 2006

TO THE MELLO FAMILY: ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T SEEN DENNIS IN OVER 30 YEARS, I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AS CHILD AND A YOUNG MAN. DENNIS WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND AND A FUN PERSON TO BE AROUND. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL HAVE MERCY ON HIS SOUL.

Ernesto & Elaine Cano

July 31, 2006

Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

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