On May 3, at St Michael Hospice, Santa Venera, EDWARD VICTOR MELILLO, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He will be forever loved by his beloved wife Victoria, née Zammit, his children David and his wife Maria, Edward and his wife Celia, Angela and her husband Oliver, his grandchildren Gabriel, Matthew, Michaela, Eliza and Thomas, his in-laws Marie Louise Falzon, Victoria Zammit, Rosanne Zammit and Michael Sant, nephews, nieces and other relatives.

The funeral cortège leaves St Michael Hospice on Wednesday, May 6, for Lija parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere to celebrate his life will be said at 4pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery.

Donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all the medical staff at SAMOC, Mater Dei Hospital, St James Hospital and the very kind and dedicated staff at St Michael Hospice.