Louis Leo “Louie” Melise, 61, passed away June 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Carmella (Bucci) Melise; father of Jason E. Melise, Crystal C. Melise and her husband Justin O’Brien, and Ryan A. Melise; grandfather of Jarred and Jeremy Melise, and Stephen and Kylah O’Brien; brother of Josephine Melise-Marfeo, Edward Melise and his wife Denise, and the late Nancy Olivo and Anthony Melise. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Monday, 9-10:30 in the PONTARELLLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. in St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.