Jo Melchiori

Jo was a devout Catholic believing in a helping hand for all, especially the youth and less fortunate, a value she endeavored to pass on to the next generations. An avid reader and “techie,” her Kindle and computer were never far from hand. From ordering groceries to helping her grandkids with their taxes, she embraced the technological changes someone from her generation would never have imagined. In addition, Jo always enjoyed spirited discussions over a glass of wine with family and friends.

Jo was predeceased by her husband, Gene; parents John and Anna Broslavick; five brothers; and one sister.

Jo leaves behind a sister, Alice (Walter) Baehr; four children, Tomye (Ron) Daly, Steve (Holly) Melchiori, Chuck (Jan) Melchiori and Rick (Nancy) Melchiori. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Andrew (Jennifer) Daly, Kate (Jeromie) Ortiz, Nick (Britney) Melchiori, Matt (Kala) Melchiori, Whitney (Chris) Vishey, Bryce (fiancée Rachel Fricke) Melchiori, Christopher Melchiori; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services for Jo will be held at St. John of the Cross in Vero Beach, Fla., in February. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to contribute to your local food bank, children’s charity or a scholarship fund for Norway Vulcan High School graduating seniors.

If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, you may do so online at: godonate.akoyago.com/dickinsonareacf, search Melchiori or mail a check to: NACF – Gene and Jo Melchiori Memorial Scholarship Fund, 220A E. Hughitt St., Iron Mountain, MI 49801.