He was born March 8, 1963, in Puerto Rico, the son of Marcial Melendez and Irma Rodriguez.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Negron Gonzalez.
Jose is survived by four boys and two girls and the Melendez family.
Friends and family will be received at the Auman Funeral Home, Reading, on Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 3 p.m. www.theocauman.com