Mitchell Mello

April 24th 2011

Mitchell J. Mello, 53, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 24, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Acushnet, the son of Annebelle (Brennan) Mello of Fairhaven and the late Antone F. "Tony" Mello, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven. Mitchell was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and he attended SMU in Dartmouth. He was a manager at Price Rite for the past 10 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fairhaven and enjoyed cooking, boating and was a member of the Friendly Son’s of St. Patrick. Survivors include his mother; two daughters, Traci and Erin Mello both of Fairhaven; two brothers, Dale and Douglas Mello both of Fairhaven; a grandson, Mason; his longtime companion, Xiomara Sena of Providence, RI; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Information His calling hours are Thursday from 4-7 PM in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. His funeral will be Friday, April 29, 2011 at 9:00 AM from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, Fairhaven. Interment will be in Naskatucket Cemetery, Fairhaven.