Gabriel S. Mello, age 87, of Somerset, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Jan. 22nd. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Costa) Mello and the son of the late Manuel S. and Virginia (Almeida) Mello.
Prior to retiring in 1988, Gabriel worked 27 yrs. as a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier in Somerset. He was a US Army Veteran of WW II, a Musician, and past member of the American Federation of Musicians, past member of the Middlebrook Country Club and the Palm Hill Country Club in Largo, FL.
In addition to his wife of Somerset, he is survived by his son: Jeffrey Alan Mello; and his granddaughter: Logan Simone Mello. He was the father of the late Russell Stephen Mello and the brother of the late Dorothy Mello Cote.
SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO BLIZZARD ON TUESDAY:
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River SATURDAY at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Kindly Omit Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to a Charity of your choosing. www.rogersfuneral.com.