Alfred S. “Freddy” Mello, 84, formerly of Milliken Boulevard, passed away on Thursday at Kimwell Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Mello and Lena (Mattos) Mello Rego.
Freddy was a Painter with the City of Fall River Housing Authority for 15 years until his retirement.
He was the beloved father of Jeffrey P. Mercure and his wife Leslie of New Bedford and Christopher J. Mercure, Donna Perreira and Robin Cormier, all of Fall River. Loving grandfather of Cameron, Christian, Mitchell, Shaun and Crystal. Caring uncle of Stephen A. Mello and his wife Carol of Portsmouth, RI. He was the brother of the late Arthur S. Mello.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 No. Main Street, Fall River on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, 1335 No. Main Street, Fall River at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours on Tuesday from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com