Louis A

Melone

Louis A. Melone, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Wayne, NJ at the age of 83.

Born on October 25, 1941 in Hackensack, NJ to the late Louis and Genevieve Melone, Lou was a lifelong resident of the Fairview, NJ area.  A graduate of Cliffside Park High School, he was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164 for nearly 65 years.

To say that he enjoyed his work in the IBEW 164 is an understatement.  He was part of a large circle of lifelong friends and colleagues to whom he gave his tireless support and unwavering friendship.  Serving as the Business Agent for 15 years, Lou was a constant champion for those he served

He was a big man with an even bigger heart whose smile lit up his whole face. .It was nearly impossible to have met Lou and not be drawn to him.  Known for his generous spirit, his sense of humor and his love of good food, Lou brought the party with him wherever he went

Above all else, Lou adored his family. He was the proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Rachael and Danielle Cenicola; Christopher and Katherine Rifon and Natalie Melone, each of whom he loved deeply and unconditionally.

Lou was predeceased by his beloved sister, Jane Santoro and his cherished nephew Sal Santoro. Lou is survived by his wife, Brigitte Melone (nee Dower) and their children, Dina Cenicola, Louis Melone and his wife Peggy; and Linda Rifon and her husband Christopher; his loving brother, Larry and his wife Jeanette; his cherished nieces Genna Makarewicz and Lauren Smith, as well as the many cousins he loved so deeply.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend the visitation for Lou to be held on Sunday , August 10, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the A.K Macagna Funeral Home, 495 Anderson Avenue, Cliffside Park NJ

A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. also at Our Lady of Grace  Church, 395 Delano Pl. Fairview NJ