CARMEN MELIZZA

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CARMEN MELIZZA June 6, 1955 - April 30, 2018 Surrounded by his family, Carmen unexpectedly passed on April 30, 2018 after a recent cancer diagnosis. Carmen leaves his wife Barb; children, of which he was very proud, Mark (Nicky) and Chrissy (Mark), grandchildren that he adored, Laura, Andrea, Aiden and Sadie, parents, Josephine and Sam, sister Lucy (Joe), mother-in-law Betty-Anne, brother-in-law Dan (Pam), nieces, Marlena and Lisa, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Carmen was born in Santa Maria Imbaro, Italy and in October of 1963 he and his family immigrated to Canada. In 1974 while hanging out at his favourite A&W on Portage Avenue, he met Barb. They married on January 15, 1977 and over the next few years welcomed two children. Carmen was always an honest, dedicated and hardworking man who supported his family by working as a journeyman electrician. Starting as an apprentice at Raber Electric and Balan Electric and eventually forming his own business, United Electric, in 1984 with his partner Martin Yeroschak. Through the years Carmen worked on a variety of projects including many streetscaping projects that he was proud of for the 1999 Pan Am games, and most recently, the funnelator across from the Bell MTS Place. Carmen continued to operate the business even until his final days. On Mother's Day 1989 Carmen purchased a 1950 Riley Roadster which he always claimed was for Barb. Working with family and friends, the Riley was restored which led to nearly 30 years of travelling to parking lots all over for car shows and making many close friends. Carmen and Barb enjoyed relaxing and travelling to several warm destinations, with Mexico being one of their favourites. They also purchased a travel trailer that they took camping on weekends throughout the summer. However one of his greatest joys was his grandchildren. He restored two garden tractors just for them and he loved watching the kids riding them around the yard. Carmen was a loving man to family and friends, who left us too soon. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Boniface Hospital, particularly 7AWest and ICMS 2nd floor for their care and support. For those that wish, a viewing will be held on Sunday, May 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seasons Funeral Chapel, 576 Balsam Crescent in Oakbank, MB. On Tuesday, May 8, a funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. at St Timothy Parish, 135 John Forsyth Rd., Winnipeg. Viewing will commence at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave. If you have a classic car, bring it out as Carmen always loved a good car show. In lieu of flowers, honouring Carmen with a donation to a charity of your choice is requested. seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: May 5, 2018

CARMEN MELIZZA Unexpectedly, Carmen passed away on April 30, 2018, surrounded by his family. Longer notice to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Publish Date: May 2, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2018