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Albert Melillo Obituary

MELILLO, ALBERT “SHINEY” Albert “Shiney” Melillo, 85, of North Haven, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Montowese Health and Rehab Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hamden on July 17, 1928; son of the late Ferdinando and Concetta Merola Melillo. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army, having received the Purple Heart for his courageous service during the Korean War. He had worked as an operating engineer for Fusco Corporation for 20 years, and later for his nephew Fred Melillo at Elite Transport until his retirement. He was a member of the Prihillian Club of North Haven and the Operating Engineers Local #478. Father of Wendy (Richard) Melillo Farrill and Gary Melillo. Grandfather of Brett Melillo and Alysia Melillo and Grant and Bryson Farrill. Brother of William Melillo, Robert Melillo; and the late Dominic Melillo, Angelo “Miles” Melillo, George Melillo, Mary Ferrari, Carmel Gandolfi, Frederick Melillo and Andrew Melillo Sr. Also survived by his former wife, Josephine Chappelle, and many nieces and nephews. His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2014.

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Ruth Esposito

April 3, 2014

So very sorry to read of Shiney's passing.My sympathy to all the family. I remember the good times we had when the children were young on Hartford Turnpike. My prayers for all the family at this sad time.

Ernest Leonardo

April 1, 2014

Dear Gary and Family,

We are sadden to hear about your Dad. We will remember all the great times we spent with him. May he rest in peace with our Dad in heaven.

Fondly, Ernie & Will Leonardo

Cheryl Funaro

April 1, 2014

Uncle Al holds a very special place in my heart. Always there for us. I have very special memories of great times spent with him and the Melillo family since childhood. Always happy, smiling, giving, and full of life. He loved us all, and we love him. I will miss him always.

Lou & Tina Vitale

March 31, 2014

Gary,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & the whole Melillo family in this time of grief. I'll never forget all the times & laughs at the 95 House thru the years & Shiney always having that great friendly smile.

Ilene Goldberg

March 31, 2014

Rest in peace Pops. I always enjoyed our talks together. There was always lots of laughs. My thoughts and prayers are with the Melillo family.

Lou & Robin Criscuolo

March 30, 2014

Our condolences to the whole Melillo family.I'll never forget all the great times and laughs at the club. He'll be missed by all.

Claudyne Hutchinson

March 29, 2014

May "Pops" rest in peace! Condolences and prayers to Gary and your family. He had loving care and will be missed.

Joann Staiano

March 29, 2014

He will be remembered with his big smile, and warm heart. He loved his family and all his nieces and nephews and ther children and would take great joy in doing things for them what would make them happy. He will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts.

John Perfetto and Lori Cifarelli

March 29, 2014

Gary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patti Mangini

March 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He will be missed, I remember he was always cheerful and making everyone laugh...

Love you Uncle Al, your all in my prayers...

Mark & Jan MEROLA

March 29, 2014

My condolences to the entire Melillo family for their loss.I always remember Shiney with a big smile on his face. A great guy to be with. Rest in peace.

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