Mary "Mom and Nani" was born on August 31,1924, and peacefully went to heaven on Thursday, January 12,2012. Mom was born in Fresno to Frank and Angelina Melfe and lived all of her life here. She married Angelo Mele "Dad" on July 4, 1948, and was a devoted and loving wife for more than 63 years. Mom was a caring and involved mother of four children, numerous grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Mom was a devout Catholic. During the early years, she and Dad were members of Our Lady of Victory Parrish and the children attended Our Lady of Victory School. During her golden years, she and Dad were members of Holy Spirit Parish and could always be seen in "their" pew.
The family wishes to thank Pat Staggs and her staff at Clovis Quality Care, and Janie Sorensen at Saint Agnes Hospice, for their kind and caring assistance.
Mom was predeceased by her parents; and her brother, George Melfe.
She is survived by her husband Angelo; their four children and their spouses: James Mele and his wife Debbie, Michael L. Mele and his wife Bonnie, Gerald Mele and his wife Jane, and Susan Erickson and her husband, Sheldon. She is also survived by many grandchildren; a great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.
I lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or Saint Agnes Hospice.
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