Norberto R. Melo, 79, of Orchard St., died Tuesday at home. Husband of Catarina (Bonanca) Melo. He immigrated from St. Michael, Azores in 1980. He retired from the former American Dryer Co. He also leaves a son & 3 sisters. Funeral will be held Friday at 8:00 AM from the SILVA-FARIA Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St., with his funeral mass to follow in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9. Interment Notre Dame. Calling hours Thursday 5-8.