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Maria Mello posted a condolence
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Jim was my "father in law" but to me he was a second dad and a friend. My children were also very blessed to have him as a grandfather ....<br>HE WAS THE BEST!I have 37 years of wonderful memories. He is gone but will never be forgotten.
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Mary Mello posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2013
I'm Jim's daughter Mary. I want everyone who has written a memorial message to know how touched my family and I are by your comments. You've shown us another side of the man who we knew as father and grandfather, but similar to "Jim the Barber" that you all describe. He was all that you say and even more for us, his family. He was always there for all of us, doing even more than we wanted him to do, right up until the end. One thing I have never questioned was whether my father loved me, for sure! My childhood memories are of Dad working in the yard as we played around him, of him not even taking his jacket off before he came upstairs if I was home sick, of him joking and laughing and loving when family came to visit or taking us to visit them, of him crying at movies he took me to see (girl movies like Romeo and Juliet that my brothers would not be interested in). As an adult my memories are of him helping to move me into my first apartment even though he didn't want me to move, helping my husband and I work on our first house, of him being beside me with tears in his eyes about a half hour (in a minute, Jim!) after I had my first son, and coming to visit us *(mostly to see our three boys), early on Sunday mornings with donuts. Always helping and working. That was my father. Family and work, whether it be in the barbershop or in the house or in the yard, were what defined him. A simple guy, loving and loved. My Dad. He leaves a hole in my life that will never go away.
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Bonnie Kravchuk posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2013
I was so sad to hear about Uncle Jim's passing. The last time Susan and I saw him, we had stopped in the barber shop to say hello. He greeted us with a big smile. When my dad died and mom moved in with us, I got to see Uncle Jim pretty regularly, as he visited my mon almost every week with something sweet to eat and his scissors, as mom loved his haircuts. The visits never ended. He visited mom up until the time she passed. It made her day, and left an impression on all of us. Aunt Virginia, Mary, Jackie and Richard, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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john kiely posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2013
Mrs. Mello, Jack, Rick, and Mary,<br><br>Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Mello. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.<br>I grew up with Rick In Lynnfield and have many great memories of hanging out at your Lynnfield home and having great conversations with Mr. Mello. He was a witty and intelligent conversationalist. (Isn't it funny that I am 50 years old but still refer to childhood friend's parents as Mr. and Mrs.) <br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>John Kiely
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Ed Chapdelaine posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
I have only been going to Jim's shop<br>for 23 years, so I'm a newbie.<br><br>He was a super nice person<br><br>I will miss him<br><br>Ed Chapdelaine
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bob mccarthy posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Jim was a true gentle man. His kindness to me as a Gardner Park kid has never been forgotten. Jim was a person who truly listened when you spoke. Many the day, as a young man, I sat in Jim's shop. It was a true safe haven for me. We are all the poorer for Jim's passing. He was kind. We can all take a lesson from Jim. Rest in Peace Jim.<br><br>Bob McCarthy
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Suzanne Swartz posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My sincerest condolences on Jim's passing. WAs a member of one of Jim's many multi-generational families, I was very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He always had a smile for anyone who walked through his door. Jim was very generous with his visits to hospitals and nursing homes to cut his clients' hair. I will always remember his visit to my house to cut my father's hair when my dad was unable to go to the shop. "The corner" just won't be the same without Jimmy Mello.
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John Spange posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Truly the end of an era. Like most, Jim had been cutting my hair for close to 50 years, as well as cutting my Dad's until he died. Even though I moved away from the North Shore in 1992, I still made it a point to "need" a haircut when I came home to visit. The old black phone, the leather strap and razor cuts around your ears, the quick wit all made the wait worthwhile. As I grew older I would ask him to get the gray hairs out when he cut my hair. Jim, being Jim, would ask, "Do you want me to shave it bald?" and not miss a beat. Thanks to his family for allowing us to share him for all these years.
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Jim Kiley posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
My deepest sympathy on the loss of a man who contributed so much to Peabody in such a quiet and consistent way.<br>JIM Kiley
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Brian Shea and Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Jimmy was my barber as well as my son's, my father's, and my grandfather's -- four generations in all, and he knew every member of our family. A visit to his chair was always a time for humor, catching up on family, reminiscing, and an appreciation for someone who cared so much for family, friends, his community, and his clients. He was someone who, along with always remembering exactly how you like your cut, would dispense just the right amount of wisdom and humor to make your day. And quite often would say what needed to be said because he cared.<br><br>To his family and friends, please know that Jimmy is in our prayers as well as all of you. He was such a rare person and an amazing part of the fabric of what we call Gardner Park to the point that a visit to Jim was a way of "coming home." God bless him and keep him, and walk with those who gather in his remembrance.
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Karen , Scott, Timmy & Justin posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2013
No words can express how amazing Uncle Jim was to me and to my family. When the weather was to rough he would make haircut house calls! Being family he would argue over the $5 haircut so we would pay with black raspberry shakes from Treadwell's. He cut my grandfather's hair, my father's hair, my brother's hair and my two boys as well! That is four generations! My Uncle Jim was a strong and amazing person who cared for every single person that walked into his shop. I will miss him very much. Until we meet again Uncle Jim so long for now.
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David Gallo posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2013
I have known Jim since I was 5 - when I first moved to Lynnfield. I grew up with his son Rick who is still among my very best friends 47 years later. For most of my life he was only Rick's dad - but once in my late teens and twenties I at many meals over the Mello's and got to know him in a different way. For many years while I served in the National Guard Jim was the only barber who could cut my hair just the way I liked it and still complied with AR 670-1 (Army regulation for grooming standards) and back then it was only $3!! Rick - I am thinking of you, your wonderful mom and your family today.
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Janice (Sawyer) Noyes posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2013
Every visit back to Peabody included a visit to Uncle Jim's barber shop--I never missed a chance to give him a hug. My uncle, my Godfather--my friend. You were always there for me ( and everyone)--I will always keep you among my fondest memories. Love J
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Bill Niland posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2013
Do you realize , Jim has been driving to that shop for more than 55 years, faithfully serving with nary a day off. I loved his stories about each child, each grand child, his brother who he said must look older, his sister whose forgetting. I figured he spend more than $14,000 in rent for that stupid dial phone, I offered to replace..."it's fine" I was privledged to be with him a week ago, and report how the legions of fans and fannies miss him. AS I waited outside the hospital door, a nurse said :Oh, you must be his son", I told her no, I'm here for a haircut, and got my $5. out. When I was hospitalized, he called my wife and offered to go to Boston to cut my hair..imagine what that tip would be!!Bless You Jimmy for all you did Bill Niland
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Lynda Markarian Zarrow posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2013
I have known Jim's son, Rick, since we were placed in homeroom near each other years and years ago in school. I met his wonderful parents in high school and felt a special connection to Jim since my dad was a hairdresser. Even though I have not seen him in quite a few years, I would always point out Mr. Mello's barbershop when driving by with family and friends and share this story...When I moved away to college (only in Lowell) I was homesick immediately. I mentioned it to the Mellos, who invited me to their house. I snuck home to Lynnfield and was welcomed into familiar surroundings and my family never knew I was homesick and needed to come home. I'll never forget the kindness of the Mello family. Thinking of all of you.
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Mendes Family posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2013
How many men leave legacy Jim has left ,three generations of familys that will remember him . Growing up on Roycroft road meant Treadwells , Jims and Moultons grocery . As the song says "Those were the days my friend " and Mr. Mello made those days better ones. Our sympathies to the family and may all your endless memories make these days better. The Mendes / Cronin Family's
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Bill and Betsy Toomey posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2013
what can you say when you lose not only a dear dear friend but part of your post teen years to your senior days in the old barber shop you grew up in . living on Roycroft Road there was no other place to go so you just went with a buddy a friend a counsellor a pal you visited when you had no other place to go . Jim was all of those and yes when the checks were late he was there especially during the college days....GOD LOVE YOU JIM. MY MOTHER, MY FATHER, MY BROTHER,MY WIFE, MY SELF, MY CHILDREN WE WERE ALL TOUCHED BY YOUR FRIENDSHIP,YOUR GOOD HUMOR AND YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT OVER THE YEARS....GOOD BYE OLD FRIEND >>>> FROM THE TOOMEY FAMILY PAST AND PRESENT.
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Dick and Lois Codair posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2013
The old corner will never be the same without Jim's smiling presence. We are one of the 3 generation families he serviced. He went to our wedding, obliged us in participating in a video of our sons' first haircuts and trimmed Lois' father, Lou Amaral's hair too. He was the neighborhood barber and everyone's guidance counselor. He would loan his car, money if you needed some or whatever you needed. He took care of "his boys"!! We will all miss him. He was one of a kind!!
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