Born in Fall River, a son of the late Walter and Alice (Morton) O’Melia, he was a life-long resident of the city.
A veteran of the United States Army, he served during WWII and later became a firefighter for the Fall River Fire Department for 30 years before retiring. A volunteer at the St. Vincent Home, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Swansea and the D.A.V. in Fall River.
Survivors include: three children, Nancy E. Simbro and her husband Alfred of Somerset, Robert D. O’Melia and his girlfriend Toni-Ann Parsons of Fall River and Donna Calderara; four grandchildren, Kate Tippins, Jessica Simbro, Robert J. O’Melia and Geoffrey Dunn; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Ellen McManus, John, Walter, Herbert, Thomas, Henry and Edward O’Melia.
His funeral will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:00 am from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by his funeral mass at 10:00 am in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Visiting hours, Sunday from 4:00 to7:00. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Holy Union Sisters, Mission Advancement Office, P.O. Box 410, Milton, MA 02186-0006 or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1614, Chapter 9, Fall River, MA 02720.
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