Michael J. Melia Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Michael J. Melia of Pelham, New Hampshire, whose life came to an end on March 31, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin F. Melia and Jane E. Melia (Gallagher); his siblings, Daniel Melia, Martin Melia and Mary Jane DeCorpo; his godson Randy McClellan; and his nephews, Patrick McClellan, Joseph McClellan and Eric Johnson.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Melia (Foucault); his children, Sean Melia of Hampton, NH, Carrie Toto (John) of Pelham, NH, Michael Melia (Michelle) of Hampton Falls, NH, Erin Melia (Frank Furtado) of Pelham, NH, Marc Melia (Sarah) of Hampton, NH, Kaitlin Shaw (Ryan) of Windham, NH and Rachel Rutherford (Tim) of Allenstown, NH.; his grandchildren, Sara, Aly, Ryan, Lilliana, Jack, Kalina, Anthony, Violet and Michael; his great grandchild Jessie; his siblings, Patricia Melia-Wholey of Methuen, MA, Ann McClellan of Derry, NH, Edward Melia of Fayette, ME, Stephen Melia of Methuen, MA, John Melia (Kathleen) of Methuen, MA and Kathleen Melia (Philip) of Newburyport, MA.; and his brother-in-law Paul DeCorpo of Dracut, MA. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pelham Funeral Home (11 Nashua Rd, Pelham, NH 03076). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick Church (12 Main St, Pelham, NH 03076). A burial was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at the Gibson Cemetery.

Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Pelham Food Pantry, 12 Main St., Pelham, NH 03076.