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Michael "Melch" Melchione
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He built his roots within the Aquidneck Island community through his devotion to the Newport and Boston Rugby Football Clubs, and his love for Motocross. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Michael is survived by his two children, Michael and Stella Melchione, his father, Regis Smeltz, and his siblings, Regis and Rebecca Smeltz, amongst many beloved friends and extended family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Judith Connolly, and sisters Judith Beck, and Pamela Smeltz.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St, Newport, followed by a celebration of life at the Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport. Burial will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport, RI 02840.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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William Randall
April 8, 2025
Mike is a great guy, always said hello and was always very friendly towards me. I last saw him at the Middletown Senior Center and I was shocked to see that he was not walking too well. Mike was a strong person and to see him like that was awful. RIP - Big Mike !!
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Kimberly Ann Bateman
April 3, 2025
RIP MY FRIEND, YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH.GONNA TO SOON
MISS YOU! KIM BATEMAN XO
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