William J. Mellema (Gerks)

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William J. Mellema (Gerks)

Rochester:  May 13, 2021 at age 56 went home to be with his parents, Elaine Rose and Jack Robert Peter Mellema.  He is survived by his loving children, Krystal and Mike Wallis, Angel Mellema, Venessa Mellema and Rosie and Anthony Cordello; his wife, Lucille Mellema; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Don and Mary Jo Mellema, Lloyd and Karen Mellema and Brenda and Jim Pentycofe.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 21st 11-1PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road where his celebration of life will be held at 1 PM.  For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com

 

18 Comments

  1. Venessa Mellema on May 18, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    Love you dad. Will miss you always!



  2. Robin Dalle on May 18, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Billy, What can I even say.. So many memories and not enough time to create new ones or reminisce about the old ones.. Love you always, fly high and reunite with those that left before us. Please my brother and dad a hug for me.. ❤❤❤❤



  3. Chuck Fennell on May 18, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    I remember the rides we had together. Someday we ride again LOL Bro. Rest in Peace Billy



  4. Stephen Mercurio on May 18, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    Rest in Peace



  5. John Torres on May 18, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    Not much to say Bill I lost a Great friend we had so much fun working together at the Airport I was your best man at your wedding I also enjoy riding with you on your bike you giving me the courage to get back on the bike we did a lot of crazy things together I going to miss you so much Love you my Brother Till We Meet Again May You Rest In Peace My Brother God Bless



  6. Jim Fennell on May 19, 2021 at 1:30 am

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  7. Jennnifer Crisman on May 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    I am so sorry for you loss! My thoughts are with you all. I will miss him!



  8. Lucille Mellema on May 19, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    Thank you John I know Bill loved you like a brother and missed you tremendously.



  9. Seana Scott on May 19, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I knew him through drum corps a lifetime ago. He was a great guy and I’m so sorry he was taken so soon. Rest In Peace Billy



  10. Marcia Buckley on May 20, 2021 at 2:03 am

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  11. Maria and John Torres on May 20, 2021 at 11:51 am

    So sorry for your loss, will be miss very much, Rest In Peace Bill



  12. Patricia Frantz Nasca on May 20, 2021 at 10:49 pm

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  13. Lucille Mellema on May 20, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    Patty your friendship meant the world to him ! He thought of you often.



  14. Patricia Frantz Nasca on May 21, 2021 at 4:16 am

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  15. Lucille Mellema on May 21, 2021 at 10:26 am

    God bless you honey !



  16. Lucille Mellema on May 21, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    You are and will always be the love of my life .



  17. Aimee Custodio on June 12, 2021 at 10:22 am

    Our sincerest condolences to Venessa, her sisters and the Mellema family. Praying for you all. Hugs~Hector & Aimee Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4



  18. Joanie on August 20, 2022 at 2:26 am

    It’s been over a year since God took you home. I think of you often and I do remember you calling me before you went away. You always said to me hi beautiful every time you saw me. Or every time we talked. I love you Bill and I always will.



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