Meli, Helen Calestini, age 88, born in Milford, PA, died peacefully on September 14th, at Hospice By the Sea, Boca Raton FL. Mrs. Meli, a long-time resident of Deal, NJ, resided in Boca Raton, FL for the past 25 years. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Meli, Sr. Surviving family members include her son Joseph, Jr., (wife Marlene) of CT; grandson, Brian Meli (wife Mutiara) of CT; grandaughter Jennifer Meli of London England; a great grandchild; sister Eva Calestini Bates, (husband Donald); brother Raymond (Sonny) Calestini, (wife Kate); and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Meli will be laid to rest at Boca Raton Mausoleum following a Funeral Mass at 9:30 Wed. Sept 18, 2013 at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 370 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Parkway, Boca Raton, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Babione Funeral Home
