Angelo Melendez

Angelo Melendez LUBBOCK- Angelo Melendez, 60, of Lubbock passed away July 22, 2012. He was born August 26, 1951 to Angelo and Delia (Narvaez) Melendez, Sr. in the Bronx, NY. Angelo grew up in the Bronx and Manhattan, N.Y. He served in the Air Force for 13 years where he had the opportunity to travel to England, Germany and Egypt and received several awards. Angelo went on to attend South Plains College where he received his Associates degree. He married Marlene Hernandez on January 18, 1991. Together they had one daughter, Shanna Melendez. Angelo enjoyed sports, especially the New York Giants, video games, music, science, history and spending time with family and friends. Angelo was loved and will be greatly missed by many. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 23 years, Marlene; his 18 year old, daughter Shanna and future grandchild to be born December 25, 2012; sister, Nilda and husband Paul Schiffke; brother, Michael Melendez; four sisters-in-law, Frances, Helen, Patsy and Teresa; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Angelo was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo, Sr. and Delia Melendez; one brother, Nelson; and his grandparents. Join the celebration of life with a rosary being held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 and memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 in Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Please celebrate the life of Angelo by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.