Michael Anthony Mello

at the age of 44. He was born March 14,1979, and joined many loved ones in heaven on October 8, 2023. Michael is survived by his mother, Patsy Rojo, stepfather Christopher “Jim” Rojo, siblings Dawna Piazza (Mike), Carrie Bias (William), Debbie Mendoza (Matt), David Mello (Stephanie), step brother Rick Rojo, step sister, Tammy Rojo-Ray (Karen), 6 children, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Clifford Mello, grandparents, Harry and Virginia Mello, grandparents Troy and Dorothy Ball, and his nephew, James Linnell.

Michael grew up in San Leandro, California. He attended Arroyo High School. Michael was athletic and played Little League baseball. He also played soccer through the San Leandro Soccer Club, and basketball through St. Felicitas CYO. As a kid, Michael enjoyed watching sports on television and was a huge fan of the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan. He also liked “Big Time Wrestling”, and always rooted for Hulk Hogan to win. Michael was very active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in the San Francisco Bay Area Council through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Lorenzo. He enjoyed scout camp as well as camping with his family.

In his early adult years, Michael relocated to Stockton, and made many long lasting friendships. His friends nicknamed him “Big Mike”. Michael had a heart of gold. HIs oldest daughter, Alexis Rojo shared, “My dad was kind and thoughtful, and gave to others even when he did not have much to give. He made the best of what he had. He treated people fairly, and always showed love and appreciation to those who helped him. We talked about the future, and how we both wanted better for ourselves. He told me he felt like he was put on this earth to help people, which he did in his own way. I am grateful to say he’s my dad and I know how much he loved me and the people around him”.

Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest Ave,

Livermore, CA at 11:00 am on Monday, October 16, 2023, with a reception to follow

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptune-society.com/location/stockton-ca for the Mello family.