Timothy J. Melena's Obituary
Timothy John Melena, age 55, former Cleveland City Councilman, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born on July 29, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio to Donald and Adrienne Melena. Tim was best known for his work as a Cleveland City Councilman for Ward 17 from 1996 to 2002. He served as Chairman of the Community Economic Development Committee and a member of the Finance committee. Choosing not to run for reelection in 2003, Tim then became an Assistant County Prosecutor in the Civil Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office. In 2008, he returned to private practice full time. Tim is fondly remembered as a dedicated father and public servant.Tim is survived by his sons, Jacob W. and Nathan J. Melena, his parents Donald R. and Adrienne M. Melena, his brother Christopher F. Melena, his sister Mary Judith Melena Smelser, brother-in-law Todd Smelser, his niece Samantha A. Smelser and his nephew, Carter R. Smelser.Friends may call at GOLUBSKI DELIBERATO FUNERAL HOME, 4747 TURNEY RD., CORNER OF GARFIELD BLVD., FOR VISITATION ON THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 FROM 4-8PM. Family and friends are asked to meet at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 4750 Turney Rd., Garfield Hts., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 28 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to NPR, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
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