Antonio F. Mello
Date of Passing:
Antonio F. Mello, 88, of Deer Street, Rumford, died peacefully on October 15, 2024 at the Miriam Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Dolores V. (Portella) Mello.
Born in San Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Sousa Mello and Maria (Frias) Mello, he lived in East Providence since coming to the United States in 1945.
Mr. Mello worked in Data Processing for General Electric and retired after more than 31 years of service.
Antonio enjoyed playing cards, watching the stock market, fishing, clamming, Sunday mornings in church and spending time with his loving family. Above all else, Antonio adored his beloved wife, Dolores Mello.
Mr. Mello was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Army Air Defense Command at Fort Banks, Winthrop, MA.
Besides his beloved wife of 65 years, he is survived by two sons, Anthony J. Mello and his wife Karen of Sterling, MA and Wayne A. Mello and his wife Missy of Rehoboth, MA; two daughters, Lori A. Marshall and her husband Del of Rumford and Lynn M. Vargas and her husband John of Riverside; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers, John F. Mello of Warwick and Joseph F. G Mello of Riverside. He was the brother of the late Manuel F. Mello and Mary D. Roy.
His Funeral will be held on Monday October 21, 2024 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Xavier Church, N. Carpenter Street, East Providence at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.
Calling Hours are Monday morning from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Antonio’s memory to Meeting Street School, 1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02905 or Hasbro Children’s Hospital Foundation, Development Office, P.O Box H, Providence, RI 02901 would be deeply appreciated.
My sincerest condolences to the family on your loss. I am deeply saddened by the news.
Tony was a wonderful man and friend to our family. Tony & my father go way back to their co-worker days. I remember Tony helping my grandmother with maintenance to her apartment buildings, and helping my father when he needed it on the farm. Tony & Dolores were great friends to my folks and has been a part of our family gatherings. He will be greatly missed.
Dolores & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw this today and sorry to that I missed the services. I have so many memories of both of you & my parents over the years as well as plenty of stories of times spent together. I can still see Tony & my Dad on the farm, like it was yesterday. He was my Dad’s best friend, and so very special to all of us. And now they are reunited in the Kingdom, experiencing fullness of joy and complete peace, taken up by the glory & majesty before them in the presence of our Lord.
Much love to you, Dolores. Hope to visit you soon. -Denise
So sorry to hear about your dad.
Sending love and prayers
Family,
Nicole and I are sorry for your loss. No more suffering. The last words he said to my mom was… “are you ready to see your papa”. He was ready to do the same. I will never forget that phrase. I believe it made it easier for my mom to pass. Hopefully he was thinking the same. Love always!!
Aunt Dolores is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to call.
He was a good man on Dolores and I’m sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you.
Dear Lynn , Lori, and Family:
My deepest condolences! Tony was a wonderful and very intelligent man. I always appreciated his stock tips & discussing the stock market with him.. I will never forget him teaching me how to bunt way back when when he was a Manager in the Rumford little League.
What a special family man. Loved by all! Prayers to all the family during this difficult time 🙏. RIP.
Lynn and family,
You gained an angel on 10/15/24 to watch over you all.
May he be received with open arms by God and rest in peace.
Kindly,
G.J.
Lori and family, so sorry for your loss. I know he will be deeply missed. He will suffer no more! May you all always be surrounded with the beautiful memories of his everlasting love ❤️
Sincere condolences to cousin Tony’s family. I have fond memories of Tony as I was growing up. May your memories console you all.
Warmest wishes
We are very sorry for your loss May he Rest In Peace
Lynn,
I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your entire family. May your Dad rest in eternal peace.
Lynn,
My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family for the loss of your dad. I remember him coming into the office. He was such a nice man.
Don’t cry because he’s gone but. Smile because he was here.
Carol Martin (retired from Dr Cardenas’ office)
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
The loss of a GREAT cousin truly saddens us. Tony loved his extended Portuguese Family and vice versa. May he rest in Peace.
Lynn, John and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Such a wonderful man to all will be missed dearly. Hoping time and many sweet memories helps bring peace. God Bless xoxo
Here if you need anything …love Jayne and Scott
Deepest sympathies to you and Karen and your family. Thoughts and prayers to all during this difficult time.
Deepest Condolences,
MB Kittredge & Ed Powers
So sorry for your loss. He will rest in peace now
So sorry for your loss.You were Soto to him
My dear Amber Vargas has told me so much about her granddad I only wish I knew him. May he rest in peace in God‘s arms.
So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to you and your family .
So Sorry for your loss Lynn and John and the Mello family. May he rest in r.i.p.
May he RIP ! Condolences to Lynn and family !
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I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband/dad.. he was such an amazing man.. so many memories with the Mello family..
Dear Lynn & family. My sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace!!
Very sorry for your loss, condolences to your family Lynn
So very sorry for the family’s loss.
I am so sorry for this big loss.
Love Karra
Very sorry for your loss !!! 🙁 he was an awesome man !!!!
Heartfelt sympathy to mama mello, the Vargas family, and the entire Mello family. Wonderful man that left a great legacy. Glad to have met him
To the Mello and Vargas Families I am so sorry for your loss.May he Rest in Peace and God Bless Him.