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Robert E. Melillo Sr.
1931 - 2011
Robert E. Melillo Sr.
1931 - 2011
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BORN
1931
DIED
2011
Robert Melillo Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Esther (Fletcher) Melillo and had been the husband of Loretta E. (Piccoli) Melillo for 55 years.
Mr. Melillo was a self-employed mason.
He was the father of Cheryl M. DelSignore and her husband Detlev, Brenda L., Robert E. Jr. and Paul A. Melillo; grandfather of Brianna DelSignore and Anthony Melillo; brother of William and George Melillo, Marion Cicchelli and the late Joseph Melillo and Doris Glynn.
Visitation will be held Friday, 5-8 p.m. with a funeral on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, followed by burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John E. Fogarty Center, 220 Woonasquatucket Avenue, North Providence, RI 02911. www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com.
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Rosemarie Principe
May 2, 2011
Dear Auntie, I will miss my visits with my Uncle Bob, and all the phone calls I had with him. I will miss him saying what are you doing out so late when it was only 8:00 PM. You know how much I loved to tease him. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love your niece, Rosemarie
April 20, 2011
Auntie loretta,
so sorry to here of Uncle Bobby's passing, my thoughts and prayers are wi th you and your family. Stacy (Ellinwood ) Abrahamson
steven demers sr.
April 19, 2011
to my dearest uncle bob,i had the blessing of a great uncle like you,no one could top you ever.you were always there for me in good time and bad,i miss the summers on porch and talked till we passed out.the making of the pools and cement and sweat,you gave me the meaning of a hard days work and stand by your wife and family.you were my hero and always will be.i love you. i will play the song from avril TOMMORROW in your honor,the smiles and laughs we had no one can top,godspeed my dearest uncle your will find peace now and i will see you again forever your nephew ,steven
Roseann Femia
April 18, 2011
Auntie Loretta and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. I send to all my sincere sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I just heard of this on Sunday. So very sorry.
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Johnny Emma jr
April 16, 2011
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Melillo Family on the Loss of your Dad
jean celletti
April 15, 2011
loretta and family: i am so very sorry for your loss. i will always think of bobbys goodness to my family when we really needed it. my prayers are with all of you. jean celletti
Pam Rounds
April 15, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Anna and Wanda Spaziano (Cherry Hill Manor)
Mike & Eileen Aquilante
April 15, 2011
Paul and Family, We are so sorry to ehar of the loss of your Dad. may he rest in peace, you will be in our thoughts.
ALBERT BARNDS
April 15, 2011
BILLY PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATY ON THE DEATH OF YOUR BROTHER BOB IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WE WERE KIDS TOGETER. MY CONDOLENSES TO THE REST OF HIS FAMILY. AL BARNDS
Johnny Vallante
April 15, 2011
Loretta, sorry for your loss and we send our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
The Vallante Family.
Lil Jackson
April 14, 2011
My dear Uncle Bob,
May you rest in peace, I will always remember you saying "whats new" New York!! You will be sincerely missed.
Love, Lil
robert e nelillo
April 14, 2011
To the Family of Robert Melillo my deepest regrets go out to the family. I will miss seeing Bob in our foyer always
wanting to bye Ben for $20.00 He was a very nice man. God bless all of you
Love Eileen Abboud
robert e melillo
April 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dot/Bob Catlow
April 14, 2011
so sorry to hear of Bob's passing,our condolenses and prayer to the family and you loretta
April 14, 2011
Melillo family,I am very sorry to hear about your loss.My heart and prayer,s are with you.Love,Barbara Dion.
April 14, 2011
Melillo family,My deepest sympathy for your loss.My prayer's and thought's are with you all.Barbara Dion.
April 14, 2011
We was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Love Always..Amanda, Pedro, and Cameron
Christine Catlow/Melton
April 14, 2011
My Condolences go out to the Melillo family.
John Catlow
April 14, 2011
Loretta,and Family I am so sorry to hear about Bob may you find peace in our lord Jesus Christ at this time ......
The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
April 13, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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