John E. Mello, 81, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, died on September 14th at Jordan Hospital after a lengthy illness. Son of the late Mary (Souza) and John Mello, he is survived by his sister Ida Kaiser of Plymouth and many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Mary Mello Costa and pre-deceased by his longtime companion Harriet Baker. A graduate of Plymouth High School, he was a self-employed contractor who enjoyed gardening and refinishing furniture. A member of the Cabot Club, the Young America Club and the Sea Side Club. A funeral mass will be held on Monday September 18th at St. Mary's Church at 10 AM followed by burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St (Rt 3A), N. Plymouth on Sunday September 17th from 2 to 4 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Jordan Hospital Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360 or to the charity of one's choice.