Albert Mello, Jr., 68, of Fairhaven passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Beth Israel Hospital, in Boston. He was the husband of 38 years, of Pauline (Bettencourt) Mello.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Maria (Brum) Mello, he lived in Mattapoisett prior to settling in Fairhaven 40 years ago. Albert served in the Army during the Vietnam War and had been a salesman at Joe’s Auto Mall in New Bedford for many years.
He is survived by his wife; his mother in law, Loretta (Pauline) Bettencourt of Fairhaven; two daughters, Lori Ann Mello and Kimberly Palmer Harne and her husband Eric of Fairhaven; a sister, Bernice McLoughlin of East Freetown; a brother, Elliot Mello and his wife Theresa of South Dartmouth; two brothers in law, Jerald Bettencourt, Jr. and his wife Lori of Fairhaven and Raymond Bettencourt and his wife Maria Fe of Colorado and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mello was the father of the late infant Chris Dwane Mello and brother of the late Stanley Mello of New Bedford.
Calling hours are Monday, November 17, 2014. from 4-7pm. in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. Cremation will follow and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.