Bernard J. Mello

Bernard J. Mello, 75, of Tiverton, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was the husband of Deborah (Mello) Mello.

Bernard was a mechanic, later becoming a Service Manager for the Ford Motor Company where he was recognized with the Blue Oval Award in 2001 for his community service. After retiring from the automobile service industry, he worked part-time as a driver with People Incorporated.

Bernard coached in several town leagues including the Tiverton Junior Basketball League, CYO Basketball, and Tiverton Youth Soccer for over 30 years. He was a member of the Tiverton Lions Club for many years.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Alfred and Madeleine (Pereira) Mello.

Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves three children, a son, Jason Mello and his wife Lydia, a daughter Alison Gaspar and her husband Rev. Deacon David Gaspar, and son, Nathan Mello and his wife Chelsea; seven grandchildren, Jeremy and Alexandra Mello, Tyler, Ava and Grace Gaspar, and Emersyn and Gwen Mello; a sister, Elizabeth Mello, two brothers, Douglas Mello and Mark Mello; along with several nieces and nephews. He also leaves four godchildren: Nicole, Bethany, Heather, and Christopher.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River. 

His funeral will be held Wednesday, November 11th starting at the funeral home at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Rd. Tiverton, at 10:00 AM. 

Burial to follow at Pocasset Hill Cemetery. 

Please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

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