Obituary of Luis E. Melendez
It is with profound sadness that the Melendez family announces the passing of Luis E. Melendez (affectionately known as Galdy) on November 1st , 2025, in Rochester, New York. Galdy was born on April 8th, 1967, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
He lived a life full of love, especially cherishing the time he spent with his beloved wife, Sharon Melendez, who passed before him. Galdy is now joining Sharon in Heaven, rejoicing in their love once again. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, integrity. Despite his health struggles, he always managed to keep a huge smile that always lit up his face.
Galdy had a passion for building model cars and driving them during his younger years and he was a true wrestling fan at heart; he loved all things “WWE." He was a beloved member of his community and touched the lives of many with his kindness and warmth. His brother, Art, will forever hold dear the memories of their Sunday mornings spent sharing breakfast with their mother.
Galdy survived by his loving mother, Margarita; father, Juan; sisters, Marilyn Rodriguez and Clarissa Melendez; brother, Arturo and Eileen; and stepdaughter, Veronica. Other surviving family members include Jose Sanchez, Jennifer Melendez, Mercedes Melendez; Titis: Elena, Anna, Dori, and Sonia; as well as all of the uncles. Cousins include Lucy, Junito, Jessica, Sandra, Baltazar, Bernaldo, Becky, Reynaldo, and the extended family in Coamo, Aibonito, and Cayey, Puerto Rico.
He also had a special place in his heart for his best friends Mo and Dustin, who were always by his side, and all of his cherished “Princeton Street” neighborhood friends, including Junior, Luis, Santos, and Jose. You will be missed dearly. "Life won't be the same without you."
Visitation (Wake):
Sunday, November 9th, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Falvo Funeral Home
1395 N. Goodman Avenue
Funeral Service:
Monday, November 10th, 11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Church
859 N. Clinton Avenue
Will follow to the Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery at 2650 Lake Avenue
Con profunda tristeza, la familia Meléndez anuncia el fallecimiento de Luis Meléndez (cariñosamente conocido como Galdy) el 1, de Noviembre de 2025 en Rochester, Nueva York. Galdy nació el 8, de Abril de 1967 en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Vivió una vida plena de amor, atesorando especialmente el tiempo que pasó con su amada esposa, Sharon Meléndez, quien falleció antes que él. Galdy ahora se reúne con Sharon en el Cielo, regocijándose una vez más en su amor. Será recordado por su sentido del humor e integridad. A pesar de sus problemas de salud, siempre conservaba una enorme sonrisa que iluminaba su rostro. En su juventud, a Galdy le apasionaba construir y conducir coches a escala, y era un verdadero fanático de la lucha libre; le encantaba todo lo relacionado con la WWE. Fue un miembro muy querido de su comunidad y dejó huella en la vida de muchos con su bondad y calidez. Su hermano, Art, siempre atesorará los recuerdos de los domingos por la mañana desayunando con su madre.
Galdy le sobrevive su querida madre, Margarita; su padre, Juan; sus hermanas, Marilyn Rodríguez y Clarissa Meléndez; su hermano, Arturo y Eileen y su hijastra, Verónica. Otros familiares que le sobreviven son José Sánchez, Jennifer Meléndez, Mercedes Meléndez; sus tías: Elena, Anna, Dori y Sonia; así como todos sus tíos. Sus primos son Lucy, Junito, Jessica, Sandra, Baltazar, Bernaldo, Becky, Reynaldo, y la extensa familia en Coamo, Aibonito y Cayey, Puerto Rico.
También guardaba un cariño especial por sus mejores amigos Mo y Dustin, quienes siempre estuvieron a su lado, y por todos sus queridos amigos del barrio de Princeton Street, entre ellos Junior, Luis, Santos y José. Te echaremos mucho de menos. La vida no será la misma sin ti.
Velatorio: Domingo 9 de Noviembre, de 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Funeraria Falvo
1395 N. Goodman Avenue
Funeral: Lunes 10 de Noviembre, 11:00 AM
Iglesia de San Miguel
859 N. Clinton Avenue
Cementerio: Riverside Cemetery en 2650 Lake Avenue