BIDDEFORD — Richard E. Mello, 43, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2011.

He was born in Brunswick on Jan. 11, 1968, the son of Phillip and Phyllis Call Mello.

He was predeceased by his father.

Surviving are his mother of Freeport; three brothers, Phillip Mello of Auburn, George Cossaboom of Sabattus and Gary Cossaboom of Alfred; three sisters, Linda Moss of Durham, Sandra Monahan of Raymond and Vicki Chelsey of Washington; many nieces, nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be private. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com