Robert "Bob" A. Melchionna

Bob and his beloved wife Judith “Judy” (Sumpf) were high school sweethearts. They shared 57 years of marriage and grew up and raised their family in Waterbury, CT. Ten years ago they left Connecticut and moved to the Cape.

Bob began a successful career in supermarket retail at the age of 16 working as a bagboy for Everybody’s Market, a small Connecticut grocery store chain. After high school graduation, he served in the US Navy during Vietnam and was a proud radioman and plankowner of the ammunition ship USS Butte (AE-27). Upon returning from service, Bob resumed work at the same grocery store. He attended management training and was promoted to the produce department manager. He later moved to Labonne’s Market as their produce buyer. In the early 1990s, Bob opened and operated his own produce store. At the end of his working life he switched gears and became a realtor in CT.

Bob had a passion for motorcycles. He bought his first, a Triumph, in high school. When his sons were growing up, he had a few different Harley Davidsons and kept a couple at the house when they were in high school. Bob also cherished his 1958 Chevy.

As a child, Bob enjoyed playing baseball and during his working years he played softball. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and UConn Women's basketball team.

Bob was never idle, he was always busy working in his garden, doing yard work, and fixing things around the house. He will be remembered fondly by his family and friend for his tireless energy.

In addition to his wife Judy, Bob is survived by his son Rob Melchionna and his wife Carolyn of Plymouth, Ma; his son David Melchionna of Port Williams, Nova Scotia; and his twin grandchildren, Ella and Nikki Melchionna. He is also survived by his brother Carmine Melchionna and his wife Patricia of Cape Coral, Fl; his brother Daniel Melchionna and his late wife Michele of Port St. Lucie, Fl; and his sister Mary Temporale and her husband John of Cape Coral, Fl.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 19th from 9:30-11:30 am at Doane, Beal & Ames, 160 W. Main St. in Hyannis. A 12:30 pm committal service with US Navy military honors will follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery on Connery Avenue in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association, https://www.dav.org/