Veronica L. Mello

Veronica Mello, 80, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, with her loved ones by her side.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Emelda E. (Metivier) Mello.

She was employed by Reliable Sportswear, Fall River for most of her life.

Her hobbies included crocheting, ceramics and going to casinos.

She leaves her significant other, Leroy “Roy” Chouinard, siblings, Jeanne Reed, Annette Amaral, Bernadette Vieira (late husband Antone Vieira, Jr.), Elaine Farias (husband Gilly), Roger Mello (wife Carol), Benjamin Mello Jr. (wife Claudia) and Carol Valero (late husband Brian); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River.