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Obituary for MELLOY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday November 12, 2014

MELLOY, ROBERT E. "BOB" Age 91, died November 9, 2014. He is survived by his children, Pam Shumard, Joe Melloy and wife, Laura, Steve Melloy and wife, Anita, Nick Melloy and wife, Ann, Guy Melloy and wife, Penny, Dan Melloy and wife, Cathy, Michael Melloy and wife, Marianne; 20 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; his brother, Charles and wife, Jean; and many other family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Celeste and his parents, Raymond and Christina Melloy. Bob and Celeste moved from Iowa in 1949 headed to Arizona. While traveling through Albuquerque, Bob fell in love with the neon lights on Central Avenue and never left. He was a gifted entrepreneaur. He sold cars and had service stations, until he and his brother, Charles formed Melloy Brothers Motor Company Inc. which includes numerous automobile franchises and independent used car dealerships state wide. Bob truly lived the American dream. He had great affection for the Albuquerque community and gave generously to both the community and the church. Bob still resided in the family home of 64 years until his death. The family would like to express a special thanks to his dedicated care givers, Therisa, Siniva, Geri, Priscilla, Stephanie, Beatrice and Jesse for their love and compassionate care for both Bob and Celeste. A Rosary will be Thursday, November 13, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with visitation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE, with burial following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guest book for Bob at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500


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