November 20, 2025
Stephen Melia passed on November 14th, 2025 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota Florida after a brief illness. He was of Venice, FL and Hull, MA after having spent most of his adult life in Hingham, MA.
Born in Dorchester MA on April 29th, 1954, Steve was son to the late Anna and Arthur Melia. He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia (O’Brien) Melia. In addition to Virginia, he is survived by his children Stephen Melia Jr. (spouse Sarah Melia, Hingham, MA) and daughter Emily Melia (Hull, MA) from his first marriage to beloved late wife Paula Melia (Hingham, MA). He is survived by grandchildren Jane (18), Stephen Melia III (Charlie, 16) and Anne Melia (14). He is also survived by his brothers Edward Melia (Quincy, MA) and Arthur Melia Jr (Weymouth, MA), and his sisters Roz Melia (Naples, FL) and Cheryl Murphy (Quincy, MA)
Steve graduated from Randolph MA and received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Steve became a respiratory therapist and went on to become the chief of respiratory at both Brockton and West Roxbury VA hospitals.
Steve then entered medical device sales, where he had a long and successful career. First with Ambu Inc located in Baltimore, MD where he went on to become VP of Sales, and then with Sam Medical in Portland, Oregon and finally Integrated Medcraft in Hartford, CT. Steve had many friends, mentees, and mentors in the industry.
Steve and Paula raised their kids in Hingham, MA. Steve was very active with Hingham Little League and Hingham Girls Softball. After Paula passed, Steve met Virginia, and they married on September 26, 2015. Steve and Virginia moved first to Naples, FL and then to Venice, FL. Steve and Virginia led very active lives – biking, running, golfing, and boating. He was a proud member of the Waterford Golf Club in Venice, FL.
Even though he was a thousand miles away, he never missed a game, recital, confirmation, birthday or any other event of his grandkids who were the center of his world. ‘Bampy’s’ absence will be deeply felt by everyone in his life – family and countless friends
Visiting hours will be held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel 21 Pond St Hingham MA 02043 on Sunday November 23 from 2-5pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday November 24 at 10 am at Resurrection Church in Hingham MA. Burial will follow at St Paul’s Cemetery in Hingham. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Steve’s name to the American Cancer Society, Ovarian Unit at ACS Ovarian.
For more information and online guestbook go to www.downingchapel.com
We are so sorry about your tremendous Loss. Please find comfort in the memory of his love for his family and friends and a life
well-lived! Nadia and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
Nadia and Nora Brupbacher