Anthony Joseph Melio (May 13, 1932 – July 19, 2012) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 141st District.

Anthony Joseph Melio
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 141st district
In office
January 6, 1987 – November 30, 2010
Preceded byJames J. A. Gallagher
Succeeded byTina Davis
Personal details
Born(1932-05-13)May 13, 1932
Trenton, New Jersey, US
DiedJuly 19, 2012(2012-07-19) (aged 80)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna May Muha
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Reserve
Years of service1949–1959

Early life and education edit

Melio was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and attended Trenton Central High School. He served in the United States Navy Reserves from 1949 to 1959.

Legislative career edit

Melio was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1986. He retired at the end of the legislative session on November 30, 2010.

Illness and death edit

Melio died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of eighty on July 19, 2012, from complications related to an appendectomy.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ Obituary Archived October 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

External links edit