Anthony Gerard "Tony" Mellone

Anthony Gerard "Tony" Mellone obituary

Anthony Gerard "Tony" Mellone

Anthony Mellone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaita Memorial Home on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Anthony Gerard Mellone, 59, of Woodland Park, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at Mountainside Hospital in Glen Ridge, N.J.

Anthony was born in Paterson, to Ralph and Gerardina (nee Cornetta) Mellone. He was a proud New Jersey native, who lived most of his life in Woodland Park. Anthony graduated from Passaic Valley High School, Little Falls and had many small jobs throughout his life.

He is survived by his loving brother, Ralph Mellone and many aunts and uncles in the states and overseas in Italy, as well as many cousins.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Gerdardina Mellone and his brother, John Mellone.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday September 7, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Catholic Prayer Service officiated by Msgr. Mark Condon will be offered at 3:00 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared at gaitamh.com.

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154 Newark Pompton Tpke, Little Falls, NJ 07424

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