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Melinda Gelli

October 14, 2009

Melinda Gelli, 96, a resident of Meyers Manor, Wesley Village, and formerly of Exeter, died October 14, 2009 at Mercy Hospice, Scranton.

She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. She was an industrious and hard worker since childhood. As an adult she was an important asset at Gelli’s restaurant, Exeter and also worked in the garment industry.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 yrs. Arthur “Vasco” Gelli, and eight brothers and sisters.

Surviving is her daughter Carleen, Newtown Square; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral was Oct. 17 from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, Exeter followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of PaduaChurch, Exeter. Interment Memorial Shrine Burial Park, Carverton.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Mercy Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 18501