Felix J. Melendez Sr. Obituary (1942

Felix J. Melendez, Sr., 79, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Francisca (Cintron) Melendez with whom he enjoyed 52 years of marriage. He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico on February 5, 1942 and was the son of the late Maximino Melendez and Carmen Burgos. Felix moved to Lowell in 1964. He worked as a foreman at Pellon until his retirement in 1989. Felix was a devout Catholic who sang in the church choir at St. Patricks Church in Lowell for many years. He will be remembered as a devoted family man and cherished the time with his family and loved ones. In addition to his loving wife, Felix is survived by his children, Norberto Melendez of Lowell, Francisco Melendez and his wife Michele of Lowell, Felix Melendez, Jr. and his wife Michaela of Dracut, Norma LaRochelle and her husband David of Chelmsford, and Jeffrey Melendez and his wife Kathleen of Lowell; cherished grandchildren, Marissa Melendez, Madison Melendez, Francisco Melendez, Tyler Melendez, Felicia Melendez, Christian Melendez, Nicolas LaRochelle, and Nathan LaRochelle; siblings, Victor Melendez, Ines Melendez, Elba Melendez, and Olga Melendez; mother-in-law, Maria Rodriguez; sister-in-law, Carmen Esthel Abreau; brother-in-law, Alex Rodriguez; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father-in-law, Maximino Cintron. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:00 AM at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., CHELMSFORD. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, CHELMSFORD. Service Details Visitation When June 18, 2021 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mass of Christian Burial When June 18, 2021 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location St. Mary Parish Address 25 North Road Chelmsford, 01824 Interment When June 18, 2021 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location St. Joseph Cemetery Address 96 Riverneck Road CHELMSFORD, MA 01824