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Salvy A. Melchionna
Salvy A. Melchionna
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Salvy Melchionna Obituary
Born July 31, 1946 in Boston, Mass., he is the son of Anthony F. and Phyllis (Cappello) Melchionna. He graduated from Medford High School and attended Northern Essex Community College. He served his country in the United States Air Force.
Salvy loved food and loved to cook for people. He owned the Carousel Take Out in Somersworth for many years. He will be always remembered for his great sense of humor and the love he shared with his friends and family
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and was active at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manchester.
Salvy was a loving father, grandfather, companion, son, brother, uncle and friend and is survived by his three daughters, Angela M. Comtois and her husband Greg of Brentwood, Michelle T. Newton and her husband Keith of Strafford and Kristin L. Leduc and her husband Chris of Milton; his longtime companion Sandra A. Pyke of Somersworth; a sister, Ann Marie Smedile and her husband Robert of Haverhill, Mass.; his six grandchildren, Kyle A. Newton, Ashlan N. Leduc, Travis A. Newton, Colby J. Leduc, Aleah M. Comtois and Joshua D. Comtois; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave. Dover, NH. A funeral service will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Tasker Funeral Home. Burial will follow.
Donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101.
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Suellen Pratt
January 10, 2022
There´s not a day that goes by that I don´t think of our beloved Sal! He was one of a kind. There have been so many events or moments that have happened in my life since the day he was taken from us in 2010. Moments that I just wanted to reach out and tell him or situations that I would´ve love to ask him, what would he do?! He was the best listener, advice giver, teacher, confidant and stand up human I´ve ever met!! He cooked .. That sauce!! why didn´t I ask for the recipe?! Or pay attention more, like he told me?!? He was missed and is missed, every day that goes by! Aiden is 19 now!!! Forever in our hearts.. we love you Sal. I hope you´re watching over us, even though I wish you were still here on earth!! love to all xoxo
Jason Borrelli
February 8, 2010
To Sal's Family,
Im sad to say that I haven't seen Sal since I was a kid maybe 7 to 10 years ago. Although its been years, I always considered him one of the funniest guys I have ever known. He always had a funny story to tell. In fact to this day I still make others laugh when I tell his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
February 2, 2010
To Sal's Family,
I didn't hear about Sal until the services were over. I felt so bad that I couldn't go to pay my respects to your wonderful man. Me and Sal go back along way,him knowing my family. What can I say he was an awesome guy! I will never forget how much he helped my brother Tom. They were Bud's. Sal, say hi to my very loved Tom. Sal came to my LunchTruck in Rochester, and I would go outside and sit with him for the longest time and talk. My thoughts and sympathy go out to you all.
Marcia Palumbo Johnson & Family
Angela Palumbo Hastings
January 24, 2010
Angela, Michelle & Kristin,
I am so sorry for your loss. When I heard of your dad's passing, immediately all I could think of was his smiling face & jovial demeanor.
Many blessings to you & your family.
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Robin Palumbo Thompson
January 21, 2010
Angela, Michelle, and Kristin:
I am very sorry for your loss! It has been many years since I have seen you all but had such great memories with your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
ALBERTA RANERI
January 20, 2010
TO SAL'S GIRLS: I AM DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD....WHO CHERISED AND LOVED YOU AND HIS GRANDCHILDREN. MY HONEY...ANDY AND SAL WERE THE BROTHERS THEY NEVER HAD AND LOVE EACH OTHER UNCONDITIONALLY....I KNOW THAT SAL IS WATCHING DOWN AND SENDING HIS LOVE TO YOU ALL. JUST REMEMBER THE MEMORIES AND HE IS SENDING YOU HIS LOVE ALWAYS. SAL WAS A GREAT MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. I LOVE YOU, SAL...WHEN YOU MEET ANDY, TELL HIM I LOVE HIM AND MISS HIM.
Celeste Favolise
January 19, 2010
Angela, Michelle and Kristin,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I met him in 1976 when I started working at the Carousel - my first job! He was a kind, caring person and always had a smile and made everyone laugh with his stories. Years went by and I would run into him and it was like no time had gone by at all. A smile will always come to my face when I think of him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sonny Vermette
January 19, 2010
Angela, Michelle and Kristen
I am so sorry and sad for the passing of Sal. Though it’s been a long time….. I will never for forget all the fun that I had with your family. There was a time Sal was like a dad and best friend to me. He taught me many things about life and work and I’m very grateful to you all for sharing him with me. I’m sorry that I missed the wake. By the time I read the paper Monday evening it was too late. That kept me awake most of the night. The service today showed how much he was loved by the amount of people that attended. I’m sure he was pleased….. I’m so glad that I was a part of it.
God bless Sal and all your families.
Abby Aucella
January 19, 2010
Michele,
Sorry for the loss of your dad. From your stories it was apparent that he was close to his kids. Just remember, he may be gone, but will be forever in your heart and spirit.
January 19, 2010
Dear Angela, Michelle, Kristin,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when you were all little girls, now all grown up with your own beautiful families. Cherish all the wonderful memories you had with your Dad, I will not forget all the times he made me laugh and teased me while we were all growing up at your Aunt's house(Ann Marie, my second Mom). My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Sympathy,
Karen (Marino) Green
Your cousin Donna's BFF
Sarah Shervanian
January 19, 2010
Michelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Sarah
Jerry
January 18, 2010
Angela, Michelle, Kristin
I am very sorry for your loss. Your father was very special to me even though I never said anything. He allowed me to be a part of what was everything to him. His daughters. He never made me feel like I was an outsider in this family. I will always be grateful for the kindness he showed me whenever we were together and always made me feel that I was an equal in being part of the most precious gift he gave to the world.
Becky (McCabe)McGuire
January 18, 2010
Kristin & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if you need anything.
Donna Means
January 18, 2010
Dear Girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. I had coffee with your Dad last summer and it was really fun. He was a very special man,gentle and kind. I always appreciated his great kindness to my Mom before her passing.God bless him and all of you, keep him close in your hearts.Knowing him was a gift.
Wendy Rowe
January 18, 2010
Michelle,
I am sorry for your loss. Memories are forever, hold on to them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy
Glenn Cyr
January 18, 2010
Angela,
Sorry to read about the passing of your father. Please know that you are in my prayers and pass along my condolensces to your family. God bless you and everyone during this time.
Take care and be strong.
Janice Pfeiffer
January 18, 2010
I am signing this again - not sure what happened to my first entry. Forgive me if I do sign twice. To Sal's family - Please accept my condolences for the sudden loss. What can I say....except Sal was wonderful! The many, many times I visited him while he lived in Hampton Beach will be memories that are cherished forever. He was someone that I loved to converse with, listen to and truly loved his stories. Seems like he knew everyone or someone that knew someone that I knew...(I'm sure you know what I mean). He was a fantastic cook, and loved to cook for everyone! (and he really did cook better than everyone else) LOL. To Sal's daughters - 'he cherished you'...spoke about you all the time...and his grandchildren too. His family was his life! He would give you his shirt off his back, and then some!....the most generous man I know - especially with advice! A true LEO - for sure! He love the attention and everyone loved to give him the attention! I am so glad I made the time to visit him in August when I was in the area. We had lunch and talked...he showed me where he wanted to expand his home to bring his mother back to live with him. There is only one Sal, and I loved him as a very cherished friend! God Bless to his family. Janice Pfeiffer
Janice Pfeiffer
January 18, 2010
To Sal's family - I am so sorry for your loss. Sal was such a great friend and mentor. The time I had with him while visiting both in Hampton Beach and just back in August when I came to visit will always be cherished. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you guys - he loved you all so very much and spoke constantly about his daughters and grandchildren - you were his world! .......... Janice Pfeiffer - (Bellingham, MA)
January 18, 2010
Michele Newton,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this horrible time. Take care
Love Crystal Hilton
Brenda Pakula
January 18, 2010
I am very sorry for the passing of your father, grandfather, companion and friend. I trust he is now in a better place. God Bless.
James J. Hines, Jr
January 18, 2010
To all of Sal's family, friends and paisanos, my love and prayers go out to you all. Sal was all the man I have always wanted and still strive to be. My friend, my mentor and a father in my heart. I will never forget all the great times we've shared, the love, the laughter and the wisdom. As you leave us, a big part of me goes with you. I'll always love you. "Hinesy"
Heidi
January 18, 2010
Kristin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sisters during this time. I know how much your dad meant to you all,hold onto to that closeness and memories, he will always be with you girls.
Heather Conroy
January 18, 2010
Michelle & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was my favorite customer at Citizens Bank, he always had some funny story and was such a character. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things. Hold on to those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather
January 18, 2010
Kris & Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything let us know.
Rick and Mimi
Sara Anderson
January 18, 2010
Angela- I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
- Sara Anderson
January 18, 2010
Angela, Michelle, and Kristin
Remember all the good things that a
father leaves with you. You are all who
you are today because of his loving and kind heart.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
I love you all
Gram
January 18, 2010
i am so sorry for your loss. Sal was very good to my friend Sandy. Sandy I want you to know that my heart is with you and I love you. Rita French
maureen flynn
January 18, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you all. Sandy I wish I could be there tonight but I can't make it. I do want you to kinow that you are in my thoughts. Sal was a great man and this is a great loss for all. I love you Sandy Maureen Lindkvist ( Flynn)
Jackie Magnarelli
January 18, 2010
Salvy was one of my favorite cousins. I feel his loss tremendusly. He wrote me before Christmas & his first words were"Hi Jackie, I love you..you know that!" He always expressed his love for family especially his kids and grandchildren.He will always be in my heart. God bless you all. love Jackie
Angelic Corson-Proulx
January 17, 2010
Kristin, Michelle, Angela and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can not imagine what it feels like for a daughter to lose their father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers are with all of Sal's family, Sal was a great guy and I will think of him often and remember all the good times we shared.
Bill Sanford
Julie Gross
January 17, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sal was my best friend Suellen's landlord for several years and I know she will always adore the special times they shared together. She is heart broken from the sudden loss of her dear friend and father figure. My thoughts and prayers are with those who knew and loved Sal...
January 17, 2010
Sandy,And Sals Daughters,My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Sal was a good man and had some funny stories. He will be sadly missed.
Ann and John Ragucci
January 17, 2010
Angela, Greg and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcy and Jon Polletta
Scott Lloyd
January 17, 2010
Chris,Kristin,and Family
We are very saddened to hear of kris's dad passing, sounds like he was a great dad and granddad and all Again, so sorry about his passing. We are hear if you need anything.
Scott & Betsey Lloyd
JENNIFER COOMBS
January 17, 2010
SAL WAS A WONDERFUL AND KIND HEARTED MAN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Suellen Pratt
January 17, 2010
My deepest thoughts & prayers go out to the family. Sal was a wise man. He had a heart of gold & he would help anyone if they needed it. He had many stories to tell & loved it when someone would just sit & listen. I will miss those stories. I will miss his sense of humor & lounging w/him in the yard in the summer. He loved the sun on his face. Sal was not only my landlord but he was like a father to me. I cannot say enough good things about him & I am very saddened that he was taken from us so early. I am grateful to have known him, he will be missed dearly & may he Rest in Peace!!
Kim (Forbes) Lemoi
January 17, 2010
Angela, Michelle and Kristin,
I am so sorry to hear about Sal. He was always like another father to me, and I will miss him greatly. My heart goes out to all of you. He, as well as all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
January 17, 2010
My prayers to your family and his friends. Sal was very funny and kind and will be missed.
- Denise Forsberg
Vinny & Karen Lauretano
January 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 17, 2010
Kristin & Chris,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Missy & Bibbet
Beverly Grenier
January 17, 2010
Angela,Michelle,Kristen & Families. Sorry to Hear about the loss of your Dad. I had the priveldge of knowing him for many years. He was a great guy. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
January 17, 2010
Kristin, Chris, Ashlan& Colby,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Remember he might be gone but his memories will be there for ever. We are here for you if you need anything. Love and Prayers, The Walsh Family
January 17, 2010
Kristin/Chris,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. *HUG*
Love ya,
John and Marcy
Ninnie & Jodi Cook
January 17, 2010
Kristin,Chris and the Melchionna family, I am very saddened and so sorry for your loss. Sal was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor! He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Take Care!
January 17, 2010
Angela and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time, remember all the great moments you shared. Lynn Couture
Richard Pratt
January 17, 2010
Our deepest Sympathy in the passing of your Father , He will be
missed . He was very pleasant to visit & talk too.
Be assured of our Prayer for you & your Dad .
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Pratt
Richard, Kate, Grifffin and Quinn Kelley
January 17, 2010
Michelle, Keith, Kyle and Travis,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything.
Cheryl Sullivan
January 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sal was one of my favorite customers when I worked at Grossmans years ago. He had spotted me in in the last year or so at the store and he was still the same sweet man I remembered and i was so happy to see him again. My prayers go out to your entire family.
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