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Charles Mello Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Charles J. Mello, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was the loving companion of Patricia A. Gaffney. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of Eleanor G. (Lyons) Mello of Pawtucket and the late Joseph E. Mello, Sr.
Chuck was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran who served honorably for four years aboard the Saratoga and USS Firedrake and earned seven battle stars. He was a supervisor at the former Millbrooke Reel Company, Pawtucket for over twenty-five years, and was also a caddy at Wannamoisett Country Club, Rumford for over fifty years.
Besides his loving companion and his mother, he leaves a son, Charles C. Mello of Pawtucket; four siblings, Joseph E. Mello, Jr. of Attleboro, Eleanor G. Mello, Jr. of Pawtucket, Karen G. Mello of Attleboro and Steven E. Mello and his wife, Renee of Lincoln and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
His funeral with Military Honors will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave. VISITATION will be TODAY, Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. Please omit flowers, memorial gifts to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
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Published by Pawtucket Times from Oct. 12 to Oct. 20, 2016.

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Elaine Plouffe

November 5, 2019

Gone, but not forgotten! Always. a gentleman , not to mention a friend to everyone. he will be long remembered by many people, many who he always helped in any way that he could. Rest, in peace.
Elaine Plouffe and Cheryl Antaya

October 19, 2016

To the family of Charles,
So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

BC~

October 17, 2016

Deepest Sympathy to all of "Chuckie's" family. He was such a sweet, gentle person, he is going to be missed. To Patty, Eleanor, his whole family, prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Elaine and Bob Plouffe

Luke Benoit

October 14, 2016

Very sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Chucky. I have known him since I was a young boy, my dad Eugene BENOIT used to take me to the 2ND Ward bar. My dad has also past away almost a year ago, they was good friends.

Jan Flanagan

October 13, 2016

I was so sad to hear about chucks illness and now his passing. He has always had a special place in mine and my family's hearts. I will always cherish the memories I have of him and his family. Love Jan.

Ja'Lynn

October 12, 2016

Family and Friends of Charles J. Mello,

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort during these difficult times. The Bible tells us in 2 Thessalonians 2:16 that God loves us and gives us "everlasting comfort." From this, we know that God will provide comfort for you.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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