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Robert W. MELENDY

FUNERAL HOME

Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester

400 Main Street

Manchester, Connecticut

Robert MELENDY Obituary

MELENDY, Robert W. Robert W. Melendy 73, of Manchester, beloved husband of 54 years to Gloria (Bellows) Melendy peacefully passed away Tuesday (September 21, 2010) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born June 17, 1937 in Manchester, attended local schools and had been a lifelong resident. Bob was a well known Wallpaper & Painting Contractor for over 55 years and was Owner/Operator of R.W. Melendy LLC working throughout the New England area. He was past Master of the Order of DeMolay in Manchester. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Julie Thurston of Vermont, two sons, Gary Melendy of East Hartford and Terry Melendy and his wife, Margaret of Ft. Pierce, FL, two sisters, Denise Delnicki of Camp Verde, AZ. and Nikki Updike and her husband, Jack of Phoenix, AZ., his sister-in-law, Mary Ann Melendy of Vernon, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert H. Melendy and Frances (DeVarney) Angelo, his step-mother, Helen (Katsakiores) Melendy and his brother, Craig Melendy. Calling hours will be Saturday (September 25, 2010) from 1-3 p.m. with a service to be held at 3 p.m. at Holmes Funeral Home 400 Main St. Manchester. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in East Cemetery, Manchester. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 538 Preston Ave. PO. Box 1004 Meriden, CT 06450. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert MELENDY

15 Entries

Leslie McCarthy

September 25, 2010

Hi Julie, I know today's your Dad's wake and it has not even been a month of my Mom's passing so I know exactly how you feel and the emotions you are going through. You never think your parents will ever pass on because you grow old along with them. He is not suffering and that is what matters most! Every sunshine, singing birds, rainbows, the stars and moon and everything that God created is there to remind us of our loved ones!!! God Bless and please know my thoughts are definitely with you!

Roger Germond

September 25, 2010

He was a man of much character and will always be remembered as the Harley riding Hot Rodder of the Manchester Vernon area.I learned much from him.Know by many loved by all.Rest in peace Bob. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Melendy family I am sorry for your loss.

Dave Greenfield

September 24, 2010

Gloria, Gary, Terry and Julie ~ Bob was one of the hardest working and kindest guys I have ever known. I have many fond memories of working with him. Sorry for your loss.

Kathy (Tedford) Templeton

September 24, 2010

Growing up in the neighborhood was the place to be, playing Tarzan in the "islands" in Ogden Brook, and the Melendy family was a big part of the sweet, golden memories.

Our prayers go out to the family on the passing of a great man.

September 24, 2010

Dear Gloria , my deepest sympathy to you and all the family .Bob was and will always be a huge influence in my life not to mention a great friend. Stay in faiths atmosphere. Peace. Len Riccio

Joan & Richard Updike-Martin

September 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 23, 2010

We have had the honor of working with Bob for many years. He was nothing but a gentalman to do business with. He touched alot of people in his buisiness by passing his wisdom & knowlege along to all. We will all miss positive attidude & great stories
Our sincere sympathies to his family.
Gary Elwell & Ed Dalenta

Barbara Adamcek

September 23, 2010

Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in family and friends at this most difficult time. Barbara & Rick Adamcek

Heidi Bearse

September 23, 2010

My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob spoke of his lovely wife often. I will always remember Bob whistling a tune and his smiling face when he came into the office to pick up jobs. He always took the time to chat or tell a nice story.

September 23, 2010

We have known Bob well over 20 years. It was our privilege to work with him, alway a pleasure. Our sympathies to the family.
Al Martindale & Jim Salisbury

September 23, 2010

We have known Bob wellover 20 years. It was our privilege to work with him on numerous projects, always a pleasure. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Al Martindale & Jim Salisbury

Holmes Funeral Home Watkins Funeral Home

September 23, 2010

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Donna carnelli

September 22, 2010

Julie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss its the hardest part of life!!! you are in my prayers.
Donna

Mark Wolverton

September 22, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a kind and generous man, and gave me my first real job, getting to travel all over New England with him summers and weekends. Our families were friends and neighbors. He was like a second father to me growing up and will be missed. I'd like to extend my sympathies to the entire Melendy family.
Mark Wolverton

My dad's baby, Lily

Julie Melendy

September 22, 2010

Dad, i am so sad, but i'm glad your free of your pain and suffering. You will be deeply missed, and i love you with all of my heart and soul forever, you will always be in my heart. You gave me life, and i enjoyed everything we did together, and everywhere we went. It hasn't sunk in yet that this is final, maybe it never has to be, i can keep your love, life & memory alive, to deal with this the best way i can. I'm glad i have a great amount of friends, and love, that can get me through this time of need. You loved life, & taught me valuable lessons in life, that have served me well, and for that i am grateful. You were the best dad there is, and, i couldn't be there in the end, it was to much for me. Mom, Gary & Terry are all dealing with this in there own way & time, i'm here for the family and extended family, if anyone needs help, or wants to talk, or for any reason just ask, thankyou so much for everything in my life Dad, i will always be that little girl, that was so precious to you, when i was daddy's little girl. Your loving daughter, Julie Melendy Thurston, your at peace now Dad, I love you very much.

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