Obituary of Carlos Mello, Jr.

Carlos Mello. Jr. was born on November 14 1928. He was married to Anna Sable Mello for 70 1/2 years. His passing was on March 13, 2023 at 11:11 pm. He is survived by his wife Anna Mello, his three children Kathleen Mello-Navejas of California, Anna Maria Mello-Lewis of Arizona, and Daniel Mello of California, and his two living brothers Frank Mello, & Henry Mello . 

He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the Army and was a member of the Korean War Veteran Association  

He was so proud of his service he always wore his cap all the time in recognition of his service. 

He worked at Temple Emanu-El for 30 years as a Master Gardener and a Topiary Artist he also worked 30 years at 801 N Wilmont Dental Complex and 1505 N Swan in Tucson.  His Topiary art was a menagerie of green animals everywhere in Tucson.  

Anna was always supportive of his work and helped find molds to create green animals all over Tucson.

The two of them together served As Eucharistic Ministers at St. Ambrose church and took communion to families that were home-bound. 

On their 60th Anniversary most of their family went on a Alaskan Cruise where they were crowned Prom Queen and King.

Carlos Mello’s services will be a visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday March 19, 2023 at BRING'S Broadway Chapel 6910 East Broadway, Tucson.   Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday March 20, 2023 at St. Ambrose Church 300 S. Tucson Blvd. with a 10 AM Rosary, and Mass beginning at 10:30 AM.  Burial will be At 12:00 PM at Holy Hope Cemetery on Oracle Road.

Carlos Mello was one of a kind full of life and very charismatic. He was loved by many and was so proud of his Portuguese heritage. He had a saying, "I have a problem, I belong to the geese family but I cannot fly!! Because I’m Portuguese!"  Carlos now has his wings..." I can fly I can fly !! 

Rest In Peace Carlos !!!! 

In Lue of Flowers you can donate on his behalf to the Korean War Veterans Association PC Margo Susco 

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