FALL RIVER – Raymond C. Mello, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Diane C. (Goyette) Mello. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Vieira) Mello. Raymond was employed by the City of Fall River at the Government Center, as well as a millwright and a carpenter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son Steven Mello (wife Stephanie) of Berkley and his daughter Lisa Rondeau (companion Paul Franco) of Fall River; sister Lorraine Maurico of Fall River; 3 grandchildren Michael Rondeau Jr. Alexandra Mello and Bethany Mello. He was predeceased by his sister Helen Mota and step-sister Alice Rego.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a mass of Christian burial at Holy Trinity Church at 9 A.M. on Saturday, Jan. 16th. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday, Jan. 15th from 4-7 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, Fall River. We ask for your patience as you may need to wait to come in to pay your respects. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.