Mario M. Melo, 62
Dateline: East Taunton, MA
Mario M. Melo, age 62, of East Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. He was the beloved husband of Dina A. (Almeida) Melo, to whom he was wed for thirty-eight years.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores on August 9, 1958, he was a loving son of the late Manuel C. and Rosa D. (Duarte) Melo.
Mario grew up and was educated in Sao Miguel, Azores. In 1997, he moved to the United States and settled in Taunton, where he has lived ever since.
For the past two years, Mario had worked in the Environmental Services Department at the Tiverton Casino Hotel. He was a communicant of Saint Anthony’s Church and a man; whose family was the essence of his life and who will forever be remembered for his strong and loyal work ethics and the devotion he bestowed upon his loved one's.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted children: Victor M. Melo and his wife Rosemary of East Taunton, Ricardo J. Melo and his fiancé Michaela Oliveira of East Taunton and Raquel S. Melo of East Taunton. He was the cherished grandfather of Eliana Perez, Maximus Melo and Jaxson Melo. He was the dear bother of Isabel Oliveira of Sao Miguel, Azores, Osvaldo Melo of Sao Miguel, Azores and Armando Melo of Sao Miguel, Azores. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting on Monday, July 5th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Taunton Memorial Funeral Home, 8 Crapo Street (Off Route 140, Tremont Street) Taunton.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 6th at 9:00 A.M. in Saint Anthony’s Church, 126 School Street, Taunton. Burial will follow at the Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.tauntonfuneral.com