Obituary — John Anthony Mele,
Sept. 19, 1952-Feb. 16, 2025

CLAYTON, CA (Mar. 21, 2025) — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful man, John Anthony Mele.

John grew up in the Cleveland area of Ohio and lived in Massachusetts and Vermont, raising his young daughter Tara Mele, before finding his forever home in Northern California.

He then married into the Cota family and had three more wonderful children, son Ross (wife Kenisha), daughter Sierra and daughter Dawn (husband Eddie). John met and began dating the love of his life, Jane, in 1990 and they married in 1997.

Together they started MB Contract Furniture in 1995. John was a smart and successful businessperson who was a mentor to many. What made him stand out was his warmth, love, generosity, humility and genuine compassion for everyone he met.

John enjoyed traveling with family and friends, running, hiking, golfing on Sundays with friends and tending to his garden.

In addition to his wife and four children, he is survived by his brothers David (Cheryl) and Paul (Marylou) and sister MaryJean (John). His pride and joy are his three grandchildren, Noah Hill, Caden Marlin and Macie Hill.

Services will be 10 a.m. March 28 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek.