On Friday, December 2, 2011; beloved husband of Helen (nee: Nugent); devoted step-father of James (Linda) and Richard (Arlene) Mellish and Michelle Leahey (Michael); cherished grandfather of Ryan and Casey Mellish and Michael and Lindsay Leahey; dear brother of Helen Moran, and the late Frank and Stanley; uncle of Thomas and Bruce. Funeral arrangements were by the BAYONNE MEMORIAL HOME, INC. Entombment, Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum.