Leonel F. Melo Obituary
We announce the death of Leonel F. Melo (Fall River, Massachusetts), who passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 79. Leonel will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel and Maria (Anjos Ferreira DeMelo); his parents-in-law, Manuel and Maria José Almeida; and his siblings, Lurdes Vieira, Alfredo DeMelo and Francisco Melo.
He is survived by: his wife Mariana; his children, Luis Melo (Kimberly), Stephanie Melo Terra (Nelson) and Ashley Melo; his grandchildren, Zachary Melo (Paige), Collin Melo, Curtis Melo, Mason Terra and Sophia Terra; his great grandchildren, Adeline and Vivienne Melo; and his siblings, Eduardo DeMelo of Canada, Natalia Vieira of Canada, Diolena Zelaya of California, Urbano DeMelo of California, Lou DeMelo of California and Ana Bryan of California. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
