Michael George Melo, Sr. of Livingston, died Tuesday, November 8, in Livingston. He was 81 years old. Born in Newark, he was a long-time resident of Livingston. Mr. Melo was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served overseas during the Korean Confl ict. He was the past Exalted Ruler of the Livingston Elks’ Lodge 1855, and owned F&M Body Shop in East Orange for 25 years. Mr. Melo is survived by his wife of 60 years, Theresa; his daughter, Stephanie Melo and her husband Richard Narey; his son, Michael Jr.; his sister, Jennie; and one grandchild. He was predeceased by his siblings, Arthur, Louise, and Frankie. The family has suggested that donations be made in Mr. Melo’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Funeral arrangements were by Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston.
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