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Eugene Melleno

August 18, 1958 ~ January 1, 2018 (age 59) 59 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Gayle wright & family on January 6, 2018 4:34 PM
Message from Kristen Dumont
January 5, 2018 7:28 PM

We were so sad to hear of Gene's illness recently and then of his passing this week. I have so many great memories with Robin and Gene. He was a wonderful person. Robin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as well as, Gene's family, Love, Kristen, and Bill Dumont
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A candle was lit by The Dumont Family on January 5, 2018 7:18 PM
Message from JOHN MOFFITT
January 5, 2018 6:43 PM

Very sorry and shocked to hear about Gene's passing.
We coached against each other many times. He was a truly good guy
and I know that he will be sorely missed
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A candle was lit by Maria Polyviou and Family on January 5, 2018 4:49 PM
Dear Robin and Family,. My deepest condolences on Gene's passing. He impacted many and was highly spoken off in our home by my children Michael and Katarina. My God bless you and your family in the days to come. The Cranford community mourns with you. - The Polyviou Family
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A candle was lit by The McElroy Family on January 5, 2018 3:17 PM
Heartfelt condolences to Robin, Alex, Anne Marie, and all the family on Gene's passing. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Prayers for peace and comfort.
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A candle was lit by The McElroy Family on January 5, 2018 3:11 PM
Message from Keith Hellhake
January 5, 2018 1:40 PM

Dear Mrs. Melleno and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Melleno. He was truly one of my favorite teachers at CHS, a wonderful man and very knowledgeable. I loved having him for driver’s ed, I learned so much from him and enjoyed his stories and jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with him and the entire family.
- Keith Hellhake CHS Class of 2011
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A candle was lit by The Tenten Family on January 5, 2018 12:34 PM
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A candle was lit by Jeanine and Scott on January 5, 2018 11:15 AM
Message from Robert, Erika, Tyler, Karli, and Julie Schott
January 5, 2018 9:43 AM

Dear Robin and children, Melleno Family, and Germinder Family,
Heavy hearts here in the Cranford Schott household for Eugene's passing and your grief. Tyler, Karli, and Julie were beneficiaries of his work at Cranford High School , each offering high praise for his kindness, smile, and teaching. Pleased be comforted by his legacy and good will.
The Schotts
Message from Sara and Steve Thode, John and Will Pritchett
January 5, 2018 9:33 AM

Dear Mrs. Melleno and Family -- We are so deeply sorry to learn of the loss of Mr. Melleno. Individually and as a family -- we love you all and are so sorry. We are holding you in our prayers and thoughts during this dark, sad time.
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A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on January 5, 2018

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A candle was lit by The Toscano Family on January 4, 2018 8:58 PM
We will cherish the friendship we had forever! You were very special to all of us.
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A candle was lit by Bob, Sue, Melissa, and Alison Toscano on January 4, 2018 8:55 PM
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A candle was lit by Toni, Vincent & Micaela Colabella on January 4, 2018 5:55 PM
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A PEACEFUL TRIBUTE was ordered on January 4, 2018

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A candle was lit by Peter, Rena Lexi & Joelle. Xo! on January 4, 2018 9:35 AM
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A candle was lit by Irene and John Egan on January 4, 2018 8:44 AM
I'm sorry for your loss, we will include Eugene's name in my church's book of prayers
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A candle was lit by Irene Egan on January 4, 2018 8:40 AM
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An In Our Prayers was sent on January 3, 2018

Dear Robin, Alex, and Annie, We are so very sorry to hear of Genes passing. You have all been in our constant thoughts and prayers. With much love, Meghan, John, Jack and Luke

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A candle was lit by Maureen & Ron Curtin on January 3, 2018 11:18 PM
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A candle was lit by Bob and Barbara for a wonderful son-in-law. on January 3, 2018 10:34 PM
Message from The Mortensen Family
January 3, 2018 10:25 PM

We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Melleno's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on January 3, 2018

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A Designers Choice Vase was ordered on January 3, 2018

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A candle was lit by Margaret Wise on January 3, 2018 7:41 PM
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A candle was lit by Jennifer Korsch Campbell on January 3, 2018 7:19 PM
Message from Kim Paster
January 3, 2018 6:43 PM

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. I had the pleasure of working with him at the high school and my 3 children had him as a teacher also! He was a true gentleman and will be missed!
Message from Mike Zoeller
January 3, 2018 6:11 PM

It was a pleasure to get to know Coach Melleno as a teacher, a baseball coach as well as on a personal level.

My condolences to his family and friends. He is a good man and will always be remembered by me.
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A candle was lit by The Crowley Family on January 3, 2018 4:20 PM
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A TRADITIONAL ROSARY was sent on January 3, 2018

Uncle Gene, Thank you for being the best role model for finding the joy in life. We love you - The Germinder, Pisauro and Crowley Kids

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A candle was lit by Deborah Sperber on January 3, 2018 3:48 PM
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A candle was lit by the Harte family on January 3, 2018 1:14 PM
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