Porfirio Rafael Melendez, age 82, of Providence, Rhode Island passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Luis Melendez and Adelaida Laureano; father of Gilbert and Randy Melendez and brother of Elpidio, Zunildo, Miguel Anibal, Algel Maria, Maria L., Maria M., and Modesta Melendez and Nana, Esperanza, Priamo, Emilia, Nereida, Magaly, Oneximo, Sara,
Zulia and Daniel.
Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Romano Funeral Home, 627 Union Avenue, Providence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM in St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.romanofuneralhome.com for the Melendez family.