Erasmo Melendez (79) of Brockton died Oct 11th in the VA Hospital, West Roxbury after a brief illness. He was the Husband of Alejandrina (Colon).
He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico Son of the late Cirilo and Cruz Melendez. He retired from the Bridgewater Foundry as a foreman. Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Army. Erasmo loved all sports especially the Boston Red Sox.
In addition to his Wife he is survived by 2 Sons Erasmo Melendez Jr of Middleboro and Jose Angel Melendez of Brockton, 4 Daughters Jackeline DePina, Yolanda Cruz, Carmen Melendez and Joseline Melendez all of Brockton, 5 Grandchildren Maria, Yolanda, Maria Elena, Melisa and Tyler, 3 Great Grandchildren Melvin, Javier and Allennye, Several Sisters and Brothers.
Funeral Services will be held in the Home of Funerarias Multi Culturel 238 Court St Brockton Tues. Oct 15th at 12 Noon. Burial with Military Honors will follow at 2:30 pm in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne. Visitation Monday Oct 14th from 5-8 pm. George F Fiske III, Director.