HILLSBORO, NH:  Antonio B. Mello, 86, of Hillsboro, NH died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Concord Hospital. 

He was born July 15, 1934 in Azores, Portugal to the late Bernardino and Maria (Silver) Mello.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Mary A. (Ataide) Mello, who died in 2008, and a son, John Mello. 

Antonio owned and operated his own meat cutting business in Hillsboro, NH for many years before his retirement. 

Antonio is survived by one son, Richard A. Mello of Hillsboro, NH, one brother, Gary Mello of Massachusetts, five sisters, Jane M. Phillips of Massachusetts, Odelta Maria Rodigus of Rhode Island, Grace Smith of New Hampshire, Nellie Provost of Massachusetts, Mandi Grant of Massachusetts, Delcina Zoolsby of New Hampshire, Theresa Stevens of Massachusetts and three grandchildren. 

Private services and burial will be held at Harvey Memorial Cemetery in Hillsboro, NH in the spring. 

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Hillsboro is assisting the family.