Emily F. Mele Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Emily F. Mele of Gardiner, New York. Emily, born on July 6, 1939, passed away on June 13, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Francese and Mary Francese; her in-laws, Carmine and Angelina Mele; her brother Frank Francese; and her children, Paul Michael and Mary Catherine.
She is survived by: her son Carmine Joseph (Janet); her husband Paul J. Mele; her granddaughters, Jennie of Gardiner, Rebecca of Gardiner and Amanda of Gardiner; her daughter Rosanne (John); her grandchildren, Katelyn, Nicolas, Jonathan and Jared of Gardiner; and her friends, Emily, Cathy, Rose, Carol and Annesa.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Emily's memory may be made to the Gardiner Fire Department (https://www.gardinerfireandrescue.org) or Hudson Valley Hospice, whose selfless service and care meant so much to Emily and her family.
