Lawrence Melillo

Melillo, Lawrence, 68 of Emerson, NJ passed away March 7th, 2020. Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife Margaret; his children, Larry and his wife Corey, his son Michael and his wife Karen, his daughter Lauren and her husband Scott Carter; his grandchildren Matthew, Jamison, Timothy, Lila and Bryce as well as his brother Salvatore. He is predeceased by his father Salvatore, mother Louise and brother Michael.

Lawrence started his career as a CPA advancing to CFO of Millicom Telecommunications until he was stricken with Multiple Sclerosis in 1993. Since then, his life has been filled with joy, spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren who were his everything. Anyone who knew him, knew he always persevered and never complained. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, March 11th from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass celebrating Larry’s life and faith will be held at R.C. Church of Assumption on Thursday, March 12th at 10AM with entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at st.jude.org.