Frank A. Melillo, 92, of Niles, died at 9:25PM Sunday, April 4, 2010, at St. Joseph Health Center Eastland in Warren, Ohio

He was born September 25, 1917 in Niles the son of Phillip and Rose Bianco Melillo.

Frank was a 1935 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Youngstown College, and graduated from Cleveland Barber School.

He was a self-employed barber for 40 years before retiring in 1977, a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, Niles Knights of Columbus Council #1681, Catholic Mens Club, and an original member of The Niles Frontliners.

He enjoyed fishing, bowling, an avid golfer, and a United States Army veteran of World War II.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Marie Soda Melillo whom he married September 13, 1941, a son Philip Melillo and his wife Marilyn of Niles, a daughter Donna Natoli and her husband Richard of Girard, a brother Ray Melillo and his wife Jean of Niles, four grandchildren, Phillip Melillo , Frank Melillo and his wife Erin, Joseph Natoli, and Jennifer Natoli, and three great-grandchildren, Olivia and Angelina Callihan, and Juliana Natoli

He is preceded in death by two brothers William Melillo and Raymond Melillo and a sister Angeline Soda.

Friends may call Wednesday from 11AM to 1:30PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2PM Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 1:30PM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery where Frank will be honored for his military service by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc.,in Niles.

Condolences can be e-mailed at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.