New Bedford – Georgianna A. Mello, age 92 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2016. A lifelong resident of this area, she was the loving wife of the late Dennis F. Mello and daughter of the late Manuel A. and Maria (Costa) Arruda.
Her family includes 2 children: John F. Mello and his wife, Norma of East Freetown and Theresa Coish of New Bedford; grandchildren: Paul Mello, Randall Mello, Amy Prokop, Russell Mello, Lori Mattos and Neal Coish; great grandchildren; Matthew, Michael, Tyler, Andrew, Ivy, Brett, Haylie, Max and Samantha.
Georgianna was predeceased by her sister, Mary A. Rands, her brother Manuel Arruda, Jr., and her great grandchild Zachary Mattos.
Her funeral will be Thursday, February 18 beginning in the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial to take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 – 8 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to her favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.