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Jonathan Melendez Obituary
Jonathan Melendez, Jr., 12, of Allentown, died on Monday, January 20, 2014. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Jonathan Melendez, Sr., and Nerfis Nieves. Jonathan was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown and was currently in the seventh grade at Seven Generations Charter School in Emmaus. He enjoyed reading, music, and sports, including being an avid New York Giants fan. Survivors: Parents; brother, Jonah R. Nieves; paternal grandparents, Silvio and Hileida (Roman) Melendez; maternal great-grandparents, Ceaso and Antonia (Cruz) Nieves; uncles, Alex C. Garcia, and Silvio, Jr., David, and Richie Melendez; and aunts, Angie, Zulma, Esmirna, Wanda, Ruth, and Sara Melendez. Services: A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 24, from 6 to 9 p.m., with Pentecostal services beginning at 7 p.m. at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. Catholic services and interment at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions: May be made to the funeral home for the benefit of the family, 18102.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Melendez
Maria Lutz (Angie)
January 17, 2024
Time has passed little one, but you are always thought of. I love you forever. RIP little one.
Maria Blye-Melendez
February 18, 2014
My little angel it's been a month since we lost you and we miss you so very much, R.I.P. my nephew I love you and think about you every day love u
titi angie
anonymous anonymous
January 30, 2014
Jonathan Melendez, I didn't know you I used to go to sevengen. Rest in paradise. You will be missed. People told me how much of a great friend you were.
Maria Blye
January 29, 2014
My little angel I miss you so, you will always be remembered, I love you so much my little nephew, I miss your every call, every text, every sleepover. Your smile lightened up any room, your laughter filled my heart with joy.
Love Always Auntie (Titi)Angie, your cousins Joshua Haidara and Jose L. DeJesus, Jr., as well as your friends in Pottsville Eugene Lutz, Jr., Victoria Lutz, Courtnie and Tommy Lutz, Jessica and Andrew Lutz. WE MISS YOU BABY
Jennifer Wslker
January 27, 2014
God Bless You Nerfis and your family...My deepest sympathy extended to you....sending prayers to GOD foryou all....sincerely Jennifer Walker
Zulma Davila
January 26, 2014
My heart torn in pieces..you gone to soon, but you will never be forgotten as you will live in our hearts and memories, till we meet in heaven, to live for ever with our Lord Jesus Christ, in eternal peace..R.I.P. my dear nephew! Auntie loves u always..to my Brother and Nerfis, i'm so sorry, there are just no words to describe the loss and pain that you both as the parents are going through, for theres no greater pain than to loose a child.. We all loved him so much, and we will all miss him greatly, but I pray the most for you both, that you may find strength and peace and know that Jon Jr is resting peacefully and that one day soon, you will be together again for ever in Gods presence...love U guys..God bless
Kaitlyn Roethlein
January 25, 2014
I first heard about him being lost on Facebook. And I was in shock because he was in my fifth grade class when I was student teaching at Jefferson. He was such a sweetheart, he always had poetry he wanted me to read and I could tell it was written about some of the girls in class he liked. Which I thought was the sweetest thing that a boy was that close to his emotions. He was very kind and bright and it saddens me to know his light isn't around anymore. But it makes me happy to know he's now in an even more amazing place. God Bless.
Lucie Strohl
January 25, 2014
Jonathan, I didn't know you that well, but it was a great pleasure to take you back and forth to school. I well miss you. The angels well be with you. Your bus driver.
January 25, 2014
Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May God bless your family during this most difficult time. My daughter was a schoolmate with Jonathan and he will be deeply missed.
The Greys
Gunzalis Smith
January 25, 2014
Nerfis and Jonathan Sr.,
God bless you and your families strength during this time of healing...My prayer is that God hears your cry and plea...May He heal you and deliver you...I pray for peace and comfort of your minds and your hearts... Lord restore this family and Jonathan's peers...I pray for the life of Jonathan and the true impact he has made in this life...I pray that his young legacy grows and never fade...All things work together for the good of them that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose...In Jesus Name... God bless you
Tonya Irvin
January 24, 2014
Nerfis,
I'm so so so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you and the family. May you find comfort in God's loving arms and in your family & friends.
Debbi Palmer
January 24, 2014
my deepest condolences to the family of Jonathan. May god give you all the strength you will need to get through this difficult time in your lives and may he live forever in your hearts through the memories each of you have of him. He is now one of gods most precious angels and will be watching you from above until you meet him again when it will be your turn to take this journey he has taken now. May he rest in peace.
Stefanie and John Shockley
January 24, 2014
we are so sorry for this tragic loss. jonathan is now an angel. may god bless you all through this horrible time. rip always jonathan
January 24, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Brenda Sabastro
January 24, 2014
My deepest condolences to family and friends. May God give eveyone strength to get through this. Jonathan will always be in everyone's heart. Heaven has received a beautiful Angel. RIP
JOHNETTE williams
January 24, 2014
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU TO COMFORT YOU ! MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE!
PATRICK GAFFNEY
January 24, 2014
R.I.P JON FLY FREE WITH THE ANGLES AROUND YOU AND MAKE THEM SMILE LIKE YOU DID HERE WITH ALL OF US THE FIRST SWAN ORG OF ALLENTOWN PRESIDENTS COUNCIL CRIME WATCH
cindy gaffney
January 24, 2014
may our prayers be with this loving family at the time of need there are times we wish we could have done more jon was a friend and very inteligent child there must have been a very special place in heaven for him and i hope he fills it well you were to young togo and i wish my son koda would have had more time with you i quite sure you were loved here and will be loved by all the angles around you god bless this family and god help them deal with thier loss and keep them comfort and lay there minds at peace father rip jon be free and fly with the other angles the gaffney family and our phones will always be on if this family needs help
January 24, 2014
My condolences and prayer for Jonathan's, parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and other family members affected by his lost. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. God bless may the peace of God surround you all.
Judy Haney
January 24, 2014
Jon and Nerfis my deepest sympathy goes out to you. No one should ever have to endure the pain of losing a child. Lil Jon you are now in a better world, I love you! I will always remember you as the stud dancing with a circle of women around you. No one does the sprinkler better than you.
janet/jiovanni rodriguez
January 24, 2014
My son knew Johnathan for a few years since the YMCA days. My condolences go out to your family. And I pray one day you will find peace in your hearts. May God Bless you today and always.
Jaime Reinert
January 24, 2014
God has received a very special angel and he will guide you and your family during this difficult time . RIP Jonathan .
Zaida Vega
January 24, 2014
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
migdalia rodriguez
January 24, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out for the loss of your beautiful son. May God be with you and yuour family and that your son rest with our heavenly father.
Reyes
January 24, 2014
May he rest in paradise he was a good kids he will always be remembered n missed. My heart goes out to his friends and family god bless n may god b with you at this hard time.
January 24, 2014
Jonathan Rest in paradise
j singleton
January 24, 2014
May God give you comfort during this sad time although I do not know your family, know you are in my thoughts & prayers. RIP Jonathan!
January 23, 2014
I Am truly sorry for the loss of the Melendez family and I send my sincere condolences to you all! May the Lord be with you at this time of grief.. RIP Jonathan Fly away with the Angels.
~ Tanon Family
January 23, 2014
Thoughts an prayers to the parents, family n friends of johnathans... All the wonderful memories everyone has will continue to be held in the heart... I cant imagine what the family an friends are goin threw, but ur angel will always be there to comfort ,guide u n help u threw... R.I.P Johnathan u r deeply missed, fly high...
Freeman Family
January 23, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, may The Lord give you the strength and peace to continue on. It's so sad this little angel left so young, but he will be in a better place with The Lord. God bless you all!
January 23, 2014
Jonathan may you finally be in peace. Fly with the angels. To Jonathans family I offer my condolences and send prayers in your time of trial.Thankyou for. allowing me to take care of your son on the bus. God bless Ms. Julie
Marilyn Meder
January 23, 2014
Love never dies. God be blessed for the comfort and courage He brings to all who suffer grief at the loss of this precious child. I see him sitting on God's lap, hugged tight in His arms. Thank you Lord for taking all and turning all to good. Transform even this Lord
Candice Gilbert
January 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Gone way too soon. Rip <\3 Keeping you in my thoughts.
Mary
January 23, 2014
Sending condolences, prayers and heartfelt sympathy from the mom of a 12 year-old boy.
Karen Nash
January 23, 2014
My deepest sympathy to your family I didn't know Johnathan but god was given a special Angel. He will look down on you with great almighty to help you all god bless you all
Maria Blye-Melendez
January 23, 2014
My little angel I love you very much, I know you are in heaven surrounded by angels, I miss you very much your aunt -Angie
January 23, 2014
I am truly sorry for your loss. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Miss Sonia
January 23, 2014
Sleep in peace Johnathan. You were and will always be LOVED.
My condolences to the Melendez and Nieves Family.
Lang Family
January 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of your family and praying for them. Rest in peace Jonathan.
January 23, 2014
may he rest in peace.... god is with him.
Cathy Rinaldi
January 23, 2014
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. -
jordyn brooks
January 23, 2014
you were a good friend. You will be missed by me and many. May god bless your family.
jordyn brooks
January 23, 2014
you were a good friend.You will be missed by many. May God bless your family and may you R.I.P.(5th grade)
Jonathan working on a project in the Art Room
Miss Christina, VOA Children's Center
January 23, 2014
Jonathan was a memorable student for many reasons-- he had such a vivid personality, and he often used it to make the other kids laugh. He was talented in art, to this day I have one of his autographed drawings hanging in my locker. I remember having conversations with him where he showed such great intellect and ambition for a 10-year-old. My heart goes out to Jonathan's family and friends, and all those who loved him. Rest peacefully, Jonathan.
Jaylena Melendez
January 23, 2014
Sorry for the lost of Jonathan .He was a great friend to me and my cousin Joseph. I miss you jonathan and may your memory be with me forever . I keep going back to moments in lehigh parkway where you were there for me .I also will never forget how many times you made me laugh at the turkey bowl .Miss you and may your heart and memory be with me forever rest in peace
Alva Gonzalez-Cruz
January 23, 2014
Our condolences to the family for your loss.Did not know Jonathan but my family does know you well and are keeping you all in our prayers.
Yvette Rivera
January 23, 2014
Nerfis and family I am so sorry for your
loss I am a mom as well and I can't even imagine what you are going through I remember when I worked at the baby unit and you gave birth to this
Cute and adorable little boy! To hear this news broke my heart and I have been praying for you so much and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers my condolences to you and your family.
Hunter Velk
January 23, 2014
As a student at seven gen.I was sadden to hear of johnathans death ,My heart goes out to his family .May God rest his hands upon you and your family gently .MY PRAYERS ARE WITH You ALL.GOD BLESS ...
Rios Family
January 23, 2014
My prayers are with the family R.I.P Jonathan Melendez Jr u are a little angel we love u
Alex Garcia
January 23, 2014
My prayers are with the family and friends of this young boy who will be missed.
Joseph Melendez
January 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss , he was my best friend, i also considered him as a brother... He was very special to me and we had special moments together like brothers would have and I will always remember Jonathan for the rest of my life and no other person can replace the friendship I had with him. I will miss him and I will never forget him.
January 23, 2014
Condolences to the whole family. My daughters were friends with Jonathan at daycare.
January 23, 2014
May God give you all the strength and courage you desire to get through the loss, the grief, and pain of your Jonathan's death. We pray for you and your family today and always. In Peace and Love, The Greene Family. Allentown, PA.
Jennifer Hodge
January 23, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Jonathan was friends with my son when they were in daycare. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. God bless him. May he R.I.P.
Sherry Beers
January 23, 2014
God be with you and your family
Kleinfelter Family
January 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss
January 23, 2014
To my friend,
I will miss our many talks ... Preston
...
RIP Jonathan Melendez GB
Lissette Lopez
January 23, 2014
My Deepest condolence to the Family. may you little Angel Jonathan Melendez.R.I.P.
From The Lopez Family.
reinaldo nieves
January 23, 2014
sorry for your lose
richard family
January 23, 2014
Im so sorry for your loss. My condolences and preyers to the young man that lost his life and to his family. May he RIP with the angels. Godbless him and his family
Rodriquez Family
January 23, 2014
My you rest in peace jonhthan your with the angels now.we will always have you in our hearts.miss u.
Kimberly Maske-Mertz
January 23, 2014
There are no words adequate to convey how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Nerfis, my heart aches for you and your family. Please know that you are in my heart and in my prayers. I sincerely hope that you find peace in knowing that Jonathan is with our heavenly Father. I wholeheartedly believe that angels dwell among us and that Jonathan will always be with you. Sending my love and sympathy to you and yours.
Penny Link
January 23, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of this young man may they find peace knowing he is in heaven watching over them .. gone to young but will never be forgotten RIP young one
Kim Oliver
January 23, 2014
To Jonathan's family, I am so sorry for the loss of your child, I could not even imagine what you are going through. I pray that you find peace within yourself and the Lord. Just know he is in a better place and even though he is not here physically on this earth he will always be with you in spirit. He is looking down and watching over you until you meet with him again in everlasting life. I pray for the family and friends that are effected by this. And May Jonathan Rest In Peace with the angels and his Lord.
7 Gen family
January 23, 2014
Rest with the angels, Jonathan
7 Gen family
January 23, 2014
As part of the Seven Gen community we extend deepest condolences for the loss of Jonathan. He is deeply missed & our community mourns with you. May Jonathan rest with angels.
T Flowers
January 23, 2014
My deepest condolences to your family. May his soul forever rest peacefully.
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