MELENDEZ- Of Chelsea, January 7th, Julio. Devoted husband of Margarita (Claudio) Melendez. Beloved father of Olga A. Melendez and Julio Andrez Melendez both of Chelsea. Loving brother of Maria Melendez and Blanca Melendez both of Chelsea, Veronica melendez, Gilda Melendez, Luz melendez, Angel Melendez and Hugo Melendez all of Guatemala. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea on Tuesday evening between 7-9 PM. Funeral Services and interment will take place in Guatemala.