Gilbert L. "Chitty" Mello, 48, of Walker St. passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of Gilbert C.and Marcelina (Amaral) Mello. An auto body repairman, he enjoyed antique car shows and animals. He graduated from Diman in 1980. Gilbert is survived by his 3 sisters; Linda DeSousa (husband - Joao), Helena Hansen (husband - James), and Nancy Currier (husband - the late Mark); 6 nieces, 1 nephew, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and his loyal dog, Jasmin. His funeral Mass was celebrated in Espirito Santo Church. Pallbearers Joao DeSousa,
James Hansen, James Hansen Jr, Manuel Novo, Jack Amaral, Jr. and Joseph Novo, Jr. brought Gil to his final resting place at Notre Dame Cemetery.