James C. Melo Jr., of Southampton, PA died at Holy Redeemer Hospice, on Friday, August 23, 2013. He was 71.

He was the beloved husband of Regina DiBenedetto Melo.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James C. and Louise Quisito Melo and devoted father of Gina Lepley, dear brother of Louise Planamente and Margaret Robinson. He is also survived by his loving grandson Lawrence Lepley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike at Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966.

His interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103