Obituary of Anthony B. Meller

Meller, Anthony B. “Tony” of Lockport, NY passed away on Saturday July 14, 2012 in Niagara Hospice House. Born on November 18, 1958 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony B. Meller, Jr. and the late Dolores Mietlicki Meller. Tony was a Sales Manager for Electrochem Division of Wilson Greatbatch in Clarence. He was an avid softball player, playing in numerous leagues throughout Western New York. Most recently, he played for the Royals in the Amherst Slow Pitch Softball League winning the championship for the last five years. He also participated in the Softball Magazine Spring Training for the past several years. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hayes-Meller; his son, Cole Anthony Meller; one sister, Annette (Stephen DiCarlo) Fitzgerald of Lockport; one brother, Andrew (Kelly) Meller of FL and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Lange Funeral Home, Inc., 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10:00 AM from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport, NY. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of Niagara Hospice House for their great care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc. or the Tony Meller Scholarship Fund at any First Niagara Bank. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.