Edward Melhado

Edward Melhado obituary, Middletown, NJ

Edward Melhado

Edward Melhado Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Edward W. Melhado, 61, of Newton, NJ, passed away suddenly at home on February 9, 2025. He was born in Queens Village, NY and lived in Middletown most of his life before settling in Newton (Stillwater) in 2013. Edward worked as a Surveyor for Control Point Associates. He was a member of the Middletown Elks Lodge 2179. He was an avid sports enthusiast, a devoted Husband who found his soul mate, a great friend to many, a loving Father and a devoted Grandfather who valued spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his beloved Wife of 27 years, Nancy Mehlhado (nee Morgan) Son, Ryan (Gabrielle) O'Connor; daughter, Shanley O'Connor; four Sisters, Cindy Cook, Candy (Tom) Erickson, Stephanie Mary (Mike), Lori Person; Grandchildren, Mia, Ireland, Lorencio, and Amani. Also surviving are many Nieces, Nephews, and Godchildren.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edward (Connie) and Loretta Person (Melhado) and Russ Person.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Edward's name to the Middletown Elks lodge 2179.
Arrangements are under the direction of John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
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