Jose W. "Willie" Melendez, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born November 9, 1948 in San Juan, PR, a son of the late Jose Melendez and Marie (Kovas) Koucoumaris.

Willie retired from the Mingo Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of the American Legion Post #38 of Martins Ferry and a veteran of U.S. Navy.

Surviving are his life long companion, Lisa A. Runnion, two children; Nicole (Dave) Cornish of Butler, PA and Jason (Linda) Melendez of Cincinnati, OH, a brother, Mike (Rhoda) Melendez of Mobile, AL, seven grandchildren, a nephew, and two nieces.

Private visitation and funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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