Gerald Melia, 66, of Nicholson went to be with the Lord Sunday Dec.5, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Twp. Born in Scranton on July 8, 1955, son of the late James Vincent Melia and Loretta McCormick. His wife is the former Barbara Dunio.

Jerry worked as a boilermaker for most of his life. He never liked sitting still, always tinkering or helping his friends and families on their projects. Loved spending time with his family especially going to dinner with his daughter Monica.

Preceded in death by his brother Thomas McCormick

Survived by his daughter Monica and her fiancée Dan Breymeier of Factoryville and two sons Matthew and James Dunio both of Scranton. Brothers Frank, Phil, and Richard all of Nicholson; Brother Dennis of Scranton. Two sisters Janet McNally of Taylor and Barbara Menichello of Binghamton, NY.

Memorial service will be Friday Dec. 10, 2021, at 8pm with Pastor Joseph Frank officiating at Anthony P. Litwin Jr. Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 Reynolds St. Factoryville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8pm on Dec. 10