Salem: Carlos Melendez age 77 of Salem, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Peabody Glen Health Care in Peabody, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Thelma E. (Gallant) Melendez.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ocasio Melendez and Alta Gracia Sanchez. Carlos worked in operating heavy construction industry equipment for several commercial construction companies. He retired because of failing health.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Ricardo Melendez of Salem, Reynaldo Melendez of Beverly, 3 daughters, Carmen Mortenson of Seattle, WA, Alicia Valladares of Oregon, Diana Vlaun of Lynn, 2 stepsons, Michael A. Leger of Peabody, John Leger of Maryland, a stepdaughter, Carol Womack of Salem, 4 sisters, Anna Melendez, Carmen Delia Melendez, Genoveva Melendez, Margarita Melendez, 3 brothers, Israel Melendez, Juan Melendez and Domingo Melendez, as well as many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Elba Figueroa Melendez.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visiting hours on Friday, February 4, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St., Salem, MA [Route 114 / 1-A].