Landaff NH- Anthony P. Melillo "Tony", 77, of Jockey Hill passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Littleton Regional Healthcare after a period of failing health. He was born on October 6th, 1945, in Vittel, France to Anthony and Annette (Thomas) Melillo. Tony grew up in New Haven CT and graduated from Hill House High School in 1964.

Tony enlisted into the United States Army after high school and served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a Specialist Four and found work with Pratt & Whitney for a couple years before being hired as a fire fighter and EMT for the city of Hamden, CT. He retired in 1995.

He was a member of the New Haven Astronomical Society, was an amateur astronomer, and would build his own telescopes and binocular mounts. Along with his partner they sold many binocular mounts, shipping them to all corners of the globe.

Tony moved to Landaff, NH in 2002, where he was a member of the Bath Congregational Church. He continued his lifelong passion for astronomy and relaxing with a good book or in the vegetable garden when the weather allowed.

He is predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Astrid Melillo; and his beloved cat of 18 years "Boo".

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Benoit) Melillo, of Middletown, CT; two brothers Jean-Michel Melillo of Florida, and André Melillo of CT; a sister Laura D'Errico of CT; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

There will be a memorial service at the Bath Congregational Church on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Lyn Winter officiated. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown CT.