James Michael Mello

1993 - 2017

James Michael Mello obituary, 1993-2017

BORN

1993

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road

South Dartmouth, Massachusetts

James Mello Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

James "Jimmy" M. Mello, 24, of Plympton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Born in Fall River, the son of Jaime Mello of Fall River and Linda (Pacheco) Mello of Plympton. James was a lifelong area resident of Dartmouth and a 2011 graduate of New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Where he played football and lacrosse and starting planning his Air Force career.

James was a Senior Airman serving in the United States Air Force doing Air Force Intelligence. He loved weight lifting, anything to do with cars, playing and watching sports especially football, going target shooting and planning his stocks and investments. James loved spending time with family and friends, planning his future and serving his country. James was planning on attending BSU in the fall for Finance and Economies.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Carol and Leonildo Pacheco of Swansea; paternal grandparents, Jaime and Zelia DeMelo of Fall River; a sister, Kimberly Mello of Fall River; many aunts, uncles, cousins and lots of great friends.

His funeral will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 9 am from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME in DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., followed by a funeral mass at 10 am in St. Julie Billiart Church, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. Interment will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, in Bourne. Airman Mello will be given a 21 shot salute with Taps and full Military honors. Visitation will be Monday June 19, 2017 between the hours of 4-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to: Department of Veterans Affairs, In MEMO line please put the following: New Bedford Vet Center In memory of SrA James M. Mello, Mailing Address:VA Medical Center "135", 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908 or For online donations please follow the steps: www.providence.va.gov Make a Difference - E-Donate, Continue to form At New England Healthcare System, select Providence VA Medical Center Donor completes their info, then at dropdown Program for Donation, select New Bedford Veterans Center Additional information, donors can add In memory of SrA James M. Mello. For online tribute/directions www.waring-sullivan.com

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June 19, 2017

Jessie Bruhl

My prayers to you and your family. Words cannot convey such heat felt sadness I feel for a parent who loses their child. He will always be with you in your memories and dreams, which will bring back all the happiness he gave you. With lots of hugs for you. Jessie, MTC/HSU

June 19, 2017

Paul Gordon

Rest in peace Sir. Thank you for your service to our country. Your mother was always proud of you. My prayers go out to you and your family. Linda I am truly sorry for your loss. Your road ahead will be hard but you will succeed.

June 19, 2017

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Shannon and Erik Borgesen

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the very difficult time.😥

June 19, 2017

Lisa Costa

May all of the family find love, peace & strength at this most trying time. Lisa (Travassos) Costa.

June 16, 2017

Nelia Sousa

Dear Linda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

June 15, 2017

Denis Cassidy

MY heart go's out to you Linda and Kim you are in my pray's.

June 15, 2017

Dear Jamie and all your family, words cannot express our deep sorrow for this devastating loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers everyday and in the weeks and months to come. All our love, Jane & Dan Perry (Sarasota, FL)

June 14, 2017

Kim & Rick Holden

Dear Linda and family, our thoughts and prayers are wirh you all..XOXO..♡♡♡

June 14, 2017

Rhonda Pontes

Linda and family I am so so so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Love Rhonda and Arlindo

June 14, 2017

Kellie Craig

Linda and Family
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. We are here for you now and always.
Love,
Steve and Kellie Craig

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Memorial Events
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Jun

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth, MA 02748

Jun

20

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth, MA 02748

Jun

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Julie Billiart Church

494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth, MA

Jun

20

Interment

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth, MA 02748

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