Joseph David Mello entered peacefully into rest in San Leandro, California on September 16, 2020. He was 85 years old.

Born March 21, 1935 in California to parents Eleanor and Joseph Mello, Joseph worked as a house painter for over 50 years, following his honorable service in the US Navy. He is survived by many loving family members and friends, and will be greatly missed. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary.