Philip Thomas Meli – Charleroi
Obituaries
November 24, 2023

Philip Thomas Meli – Charleroi

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Philip Thomas Meli, 63, of Charleroi, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Born on April 24, 1960, he was the son of the late Philip Balmer Meli and Mary Ellen Connor Meli. He was Catholic by faith and was a former sales rep for Merit Medical, business owner and employee at World Kitchen. He had a comedic sense of humor and enjoyed restoring cars. Phil is survived by his children, Chelsea Meli and Philip James Meli, both of Pittsburgh; grandson, Jack Pennline; brother, Douglas (Sandra) Meli of Charleroi; sisters, Tammi (Albert) Romito and Carrie Watkins, both of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Phil was very much loved by his family and will be deeply missed. Private services for the family will be held at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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