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November 7, 1928 – January 4, 2020
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Obituary for Sam Mele
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Sam Mele, 91, of Bethlehem-Hanover Twp., passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 4, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Romnosky) Mele who passed in 2016. Born in Fairview, NJ, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Rutch) Mele. He was a sales engineer for most of his life and held patents for several thermal couplers used by NASA during the Apollo Space Missions. Later he worked as a district manager for the PA Lottery. He was a member of the 540 and Grover Cleveland Democratic clubs and the West Bethlehem Republican Club. He was also a member of the former Bethlehem Club. He was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem R. C. Church.
Survivors: He is survived by his children, Chris Mele and his wife, Amanda of Bethesda, MD; Tammy Slaten and her husband, Richard of Kennesaw, GA; Sam M. Mele, Jr. of Bethlehem; brother,Michael Mele, sister in law, Frances Mele; 3 grandchildren, Lindsey, and Katie Slaten and Vincent Mele. He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Mele.
Services: Arrangements are pending and will be announced once they are confirmed.
Survivors: He is survived by his children, Chris Mele and his wife, Amanda of Bethesda, MD; Tammy Slaten and her husband, Richard of Kennesaw, GA; Sam M. Mele, Jr. of Bethlehem; brother,Michael Mele, sister in law, Frances Mele; 3 grandchildren, Lindsey, and Katie Slaten and Vincent Mele. He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Mele.
Services: Arrangements are pending and will be announced once they are confirmed.
First Visitation
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Additional Information
Arrangements are pending and will be announced once they are confirmed.
Service Information
Location
Notre Dame of Bethlehem R. C. Church
Address
1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017
Service Extra Info
Arrangements are pending and will be announced once they are confirmed.
Interment Information
Interment Extra Info
Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
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