Adriano Mello

New Bedford – Adriano Mello, age 87, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Arruda) Mello.

He was born in Santa Cruz, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Antonio Furtado Mello and Maria Luiza (Martins) Mello. He had proudly served in the United States Army and later went on to work as a Security Manager for the United States Office of the Quartermaster and was also retired from the Department of Corrections. He enjoyed his retirement years camping and also living in Frostproof, Florida during the winter months.

Adriano is survived by his wife, Irene Mello; his daughter, Kathleen Connor; his son, Adrian Gerard Mello and  Elizabeth; his grandchildren, Alyssa Connor, Liam Connor and Daniel Mello; as well as his brother, Antonio Mello and Sister, Louise Costa. He was the brother of the late Catherine Melo

Services for Adriano's cremains will be held on Wednesday April 23 at Perry Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:00 A.M. His burial of cremains will take place at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford.