Michael Richard Melillo, of North Haven, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 22nd. Born on May 3, 1970 in New Haven, Michael grew up in Hamden and West Haven, attending Hamden High School and was a brother of Delta Gamma Phi. Michael always gave back to the community, volunteering for the American Cancer Society, the Battered Women’s Shelter of New Haven, the Special Olympics, St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen as the Vice President of Alpha Gamma Chi, Hole in the Wall Camp, and various local after school programs. He was an instructor and black belt in karate for Fred Villari’s Studios Self Defense. Michael was passionate about music and writing, and he learned how to play the piano while never giving up on his rock star dreams. Michael took great pride in having his poem “Angel” published in multiple editions of Upon Arrival. Attending Southern Connecticut State University, Michael attained a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management. Michael was a man of many talents, working positions at Quinnipiac University, a Sales Manager at AT&T, an Account Executive at Ameriquest Financial Group, a Business Banking Officer at RBS Citizens Financial Group, a Financial Specialist at the Hospital of Saint Raphael, and a Direct Sales Representative at Comcast. He also enjoyed his time as a chef at Tipsy Tomato. His pride and joy came from his children, Deanna and Mike, with his former spouse, Sonia Mansilla, and her daughter whom he loved like his own, Meghan. Michael was predeceased by his uncle Andrew Melillo Jr., and his grandparents Doris and Andrew Melillo Sr. He is survived by his daughters Deanna and Meghan, his son Mike, his former spouse Sonia, his parents Tamzan Guarino and Donald Melillo, his step-father Dominic Guarino and his siblings Justin and Eric Melillo, and Stephanie, Nadine, Christopher Guarino, his nephews Brandon, Jason, and Ryan, and his niece Alyssia. Michael was always living his best life on the beach, especially when with his children. The sun will rise again. The lord will guide. Together we can change lives. Our light affects our course of nature, even perfect strangers. Stormy seas, raging waves, the light will last, the darkness fades, in God’s control, Jesus saves. Through many trials and tribulations comes our greatest faith. Leave the rest to God. As Michael Melillo would say.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Friday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden at 11am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Michael. May the healing light of Christ shining within you be a source of peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Peg and Skip
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Michael. God has a plan to soon wipe out all suffering forever (Revelation 21:4) and reunite us with our loved ones that have fallen asleep in death. 1 Cortinthians 15:26 assures us that soon “The last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.” May the God of all comfort, Jehovah, help to sustain during this difficult time of loss.
RIP my friend. Condolences to your family. Glad I had a chance to know you and call you my friend. Delta Gamma Phi forever!
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts are with you all at this time. Mike was a great man and I will always remember him fondly. May his memory comfort all at this time of great loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at . We are all so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. May God hold you in his arms to guide you through this terrible loss. May his memories be with you always and make you smile, laugh and enrich your lives with all he has done for others.
The ultimate in sadness. Remembering the younger days in the “Ville” (Whitneyville) and time well spent at the dojo with Charlie. We weren’t terribly close but we were always buddies. So sad to see you move on. Rest well. Deepest condolences to the family and DGP who you loved so much.
To all of your family,
I am praying that you find some peace in this sad ending of Mike’s life.
I remember him well in the old neighborhood on Belmont street. He was always a happy kid.
I’ve seen him over the years and was happy he was such a great guy.
Gone too soon, R.I.P. Mike you are at peace with Jesus.
Love, Bette
Mike RIP my friend. Great memories, stories, and adventures we had. Thank you for always making me laugh. You will be missed. My condolences to your family.
Our Famlies are very sadden to hear of the loss of one of our childhood friends. Our hearts go out to Mike’s family. And our deepest condolences to them all. Dawn and myself still share many of our childhood memories of our neighborhood which was filled with goodtimes spent with Mike , Eric , Christopher, and Stephane on good old Belmont St. We will never forget them.
Rest In Peace!!!!
Your neighborhood friends,
The Fiore Family
RIP Mike, you were a great guy and glad I got the opportunity to meet you. My condolences to all of family and friends during this difficult time. God bless