Thomas J. Mellen, 93 years of East Bridgewater, MA, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Jean M. (Conefrey) Mellen for 72 years. Born and raised in Brockton, he was a son of the late James J. and Alma R. (Girouard) Mellen.
Tom served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as Corporal in 1954. He joined Quinn Freight Lines as a tractor trailer driver and finished his truck driving career with Redemco as a local driver. After over 40 years, he retired a proud member from the Teamsters Local 653. Tom moved to East Bridgewater in 1959 where he and his wife raised their family.
In addition to his wife Jean, Tom is also survived by his children Laurie, Daniel, and Jamie; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Thomas and brother James.
A graveside service was held in their family lot in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater.