William Joseph Mellen

Mr. William J. Mellen, age 58 of Lynn, died Saturday October 16, 2021 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Lynn and was a life-long resident. He was the son of the late Walter Mellen and Beverly Vega. He worked for many years as a union carpenter and was Mr. Fix-It to everyone he knew. Papa Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them grow.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Mellen; his step-sons, Paul Ruvido and his wife Caroline and Michael Ruvido and his wife Rita; his grandchildren, Matthew and Lucia Ruvido; his sisters, Edith LoCherico and her husband Jim, Ellen Gregory and her husband Ron, and Deborah Castano and her husband Dan; and his brothers, Michael Mellen and his wife Cheryl, Robert, Arthur, Mark, and Charles Mellen. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and lots of LOUD ITALIAN in-laws.

His Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday October 21st from 3pm to 7pm at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home at 157 Maple St. Lynn, 01904. Directions and guestbook can be found at www.cuffemcginn.com. Donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN at www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.