Robert Melillo, 79, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 19, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of the late Hazel K. Miller Melillo. Bob was born in Hamden on April 17, 1935; son of the late Ferdinando and Concetta Merola Melillo and served his country faithfully in the US Army. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #478 and had worked for the Fusco Corporation. Bob was an avid golfer, member of the Prihillan Club of North Haven, was a North Haven Supernumary and an aeronautic enthusiast. Father of Robert Melillo, Jr., Stacy A. Brown (Thomas) and Andrea A. Burke (Jason). Grandfather of Samatha Shelby Burke and Connor Jason Burke. Brother of William Melillo (Janet) and the late Dominic, Angelo “Miles”, George, Frederick, Albert “Shiney” and Andrew Melillo, Sr, Mary Ferrari and Carmel Gandolfi.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 pm.
Andrea, So sorry for the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Keeping you in prayer..Rochelle, Henry, Tangy, Emani
I Love you Uncle Bob. You will be missed greatly!!!
We are so very saddened by the loss of Uncle Bobby, he will be greatly missed. May God comfort the Melillo family during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy, Rob and Becca
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Melillo family. Heaven has gained a great man. Bobby's warm hugs, genuine love, devoted friendship and good nature will surely be missed.
My condolences to the family
With deepest sympathy, sorry for your loss.
Bill and Janet, (and family members) I'm sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man with such a happy attitude, he brought laughter everywhere he went. My wishes are with you. Flora
So sorry to hear about your loss Bob.My heartfelt condolences to you and your family…
My condolences to Mr.Robert Melillos' family. Always remember the good times and the loving memories that was shared among the family, those no one can take away. Sorry for your loss.
John 6:40
My Prayers of comfort and peace go out to your Family. May God be with you in this time of loss.
Andrea, Stacy and Families, I am SO sorry for your loss . Know that you both were very good to him, taking such good care of him. Thoughts and prayers being sent. Love Cheryl and Steve…XO
Andrea, Stacy, and Family…..Our deepest Sympathy on the recent loss of your Dad. You girls always took such good care of him. May your memories of him help you through this difficult time. We are sending thoughts and prayers. Love Cheryl and Steve XO
To Bobby Stacy and Andrea – my heart is truly heavy for you all – your dad was a great man – he lived for you three and especially his grandbabies – the last time I saw him all we did was laugh and talk about his family. I will always remember him most for his laughter and huge heart he had. Now he is back with his love your mom and most likely she is waiting on him again as she always did!! My love to you and your families always. Xoxo
Bobby, Heart felt prayers and condolences to you and your family during your time of grief.
I often think about the wonderful times I had at your house with your mom and dad. Sundays were especially nice. Your mom shared with me her secrets to a great sauce which now are my secrets! Your dad always wanted his family around him. After all, he was the "baby brother", as I remember Aunt Carm always calling him. I'm happy that you all had him for a good many years. May you find comfort in the memories you've made together as a family! With all my love, Rita (Christian's mom)
My deepest condolences to the Melillo family, Bob was always great to work with, I will
Miss him, I'm unable to attend his services because of health related reasons. I will inform
Londo, His health is also fragil, Our line is sure shrinking!!!!
Bart Moran
May God bless you and keep you in his arms. My deepest condolences. Bob will be missed by all that were fortunate eenough to know him.
Love, Cindy
It seems like only yesterday when I first met Bobby Jr. at In Shape Fitness. He was cordial if not Brave enough to introduce me to his family. I remember stopping by the house and seeing his Mom in the Kitchen, it was evident from that first day she was a very sweet woman who loved caring for her Family, she passed away "way" to early and though she is in a better place she is still missed in our hearts daily. I met BIG Bobby around the same time and from the outset he was a BIG gentle man with a warm smile who also loved his family dearly and surprisingly enjoyed my glowing personality. Their kindness and affection for people has always extended the Melillo family outside their already large family tree and I am glad to be called their friend. May God Bless Hazel and Bobby today as they are joined together again and ask them to look down on us so that we may continue to work at extending friendships to others as they both so kindly did, in honor of the beautiful people they both were.
Very Sorry for your loss. I loved him very much. He will be missed.
Andrea, I can't begin to tell you how my heart is breaking for you and your family. My memories of meeting you for the first time at your birthday party and how your dad and all of us at Crossroads became close friends." Mr Melillo" will always be in my heart, he will always be that great, gentle and wonderfully kind man who always made you smile and had the best hugs. A true Gentleman! My prayers and condolences to all who had the pleasure of loving and knowing him.
Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was a bartender in the area and was fortunate to know Bob and Johnny Pro. Two fine gentlemen and great guys. My sympathy goes out to Bob's family.