Anthony L. “Al” Mello III, age72 of Swansea, passed away on June 16, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Fonseca) Mello and the son of the late Anthony L. “Al” Mello Jr. and the late Lillian (Casey) Mello, the original proprietors of “Mello’s Chourico”. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, and an antique car collector.
In addition to his wife of Swansea, Al is survived by his 2 sons: Anthony L. Mello IV and John P. Mello both of Fall River.
His private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. www.rogersfuneral.com.