Madalena “Madaline” Lou Mello, 89, passed away on April 19, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Mello; her siblings, Joe Avila (Mamie),
Mary Sands (Norman), Abel (Norene), Isabel Barcelos (Joe), and Johnny Avila (Margie).
Madalena is survived by her son, Richard A. Mello Jr. (Kari Mello); her brothers, Manuel Avila
(Cathy) and Tony Avila; her grandchildren, Lukas Mello and Delayna Mello; and fourteen nieces
and nephews.
Madalena loved to socialize, eat good food, travel, and visit casinos whenever possible. She will
be remembered for being generous, hospitable, loving and kind with such a big heart. She
touched the lives of those around her and will live on in all our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.