In Taunton, August 9, 2012 Ronald M. Mello son of the late Manuel and Elleanor (Marshall) Mello died suddenly at his home on Fourth Street at the age of 59. Ronald was born in Taunton and educated at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School class of 1970. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. Ronald worked for B& J Manufacturing in Taunton and before that worked for Mt Vernon Silver Co. in Attleboro. He was the father of Jeffrey Mello of NY and Matthew Mello of Taunton. Brother of Lois Bristol and her husband Ron of Vermont, Thomas Mello and his wife Annette of Middleboro, Jeanette Rose and her husband Butch of Berkley, Brenda Gouvia and her husband Bob of East Taunton, Donald Mello and his wiyufe Cindy of Dighton and the late David Mello. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, MA on Tuesday, August 14th at 10:30 AM.