Elizabeth Rose “Betty” Mele, 77 of Cape Canaveral Florida, formerly of Huntington, Northport and Cutchogue Long Island New York passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday May 23rd, 2022. Frank J. Mele Jr., her husband of 55 years was lovingly by her bedside. Born on February 10th, 1945, Betty is predeceased by her parents, Joseph Frank Garbarino and Elizabeth Rose (Campbell) Garbarino.
Betty was a 1963 graduate from Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, N. Y. and attended C.W. Post College, earning a 2-year degree in Fashion Merchandising. Working in New York City ‘s Garment District until getting married. Betty was a devoted mother and wife to her family, primarily being a Homemaker when her children were born and as they were young.
Betty’s other professional work experience was in banking and as a Nurses Aide in both New York and Florida. Betty enjoyed reading, sewing, ceramics, listening to Neil Diamond music, antiques, walking, gardening and favored her cat, floral prints, Ford Mustangs, and Lighthouses.
Betty is survived by her husband, Frank J. Mele Jr. of 55 years. Betty is survived by her son, Frank J. Mele III, and her two daughters, Heather Mele Baumgartner, and Elizabeth R. Mele Paquet. Five grandchildren, Julia Mele, Jessica Mele, Victoria Paquet, Thomas Paquet and Johnathan Paquet also survive Betty.
A small Memorial Service is to be held to honor Elizabeth “Betty,” at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Merritt Island, Florida on Saturday July 23rd, 2022.