Catherine "Cathy" Nancy Mello

Catherine N. (Rose) Mello, 65 of Dartmouth, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital with her family at her bedside. She was the mother of Joseph S. Mello IV and the late Stephen P. Wilson.

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of Anna (Angelini) Rose and the late Donald M. Rose, she was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth. Cathy was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, class of 1975 and was employed by the University of Dartmouth in food services for 17 years, retiring in 2021.

Cathy loved her family dearly, but her love for her son Joseph was undeniable. She enjoyed going out to dinner, trips to the casino, and a glass of wine. She also enjoyed crime TV and spending time with her pup, BOO.

In addition to her son Joseph and her mother Anna, she is survived by her sister, Linda A. Cunha and her companion Joseph Avellar of New Bedford; her three nieces, Ashley Cunha of Dartmouth, Allison Shivers of Fairhaven and Melissa Morin of New Bedford; her companion Paul Nunes of New Bedford; and many great nieces and nephews. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Mello, Jr.

Catherine’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 9:00AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN Home at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth, MA 02748 followed by her Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence Martyr Church, County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Visitation Friday from 5:00 to 8:00PM. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com