Leonard M. Mello, 83, of New Bedford died Saturday March 6, 2010 at Bedford Village Nursing Home.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Manuel M. and Mary C. (Leonard) Mello.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater aboard the hospital ship, U.S.S. Consolation.
He was an avid baseball fan.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Lillian M. Freitas and Lionel M. Mello.
A Committal Service with military honors will be conducted on Thursday at 9 AM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.