Miguel Angel Melendez affectionately known to most as Chico went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023. Chico was born on January 2, 1953 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico before relocating to Florida with his family. After High school Chico enlisted in the United States Marines and returned to Florida after his enlistment.
Chico is celebrated by his 5 children, Michael, Lena, Joshua, Caleb, David; as well as 10 grandchildren, Nicole, Elijah, Savannah, Jayden, Jacob, Angelina, Olivia, Madelyn, Ella, and Conner. He's also celebrated by his mother Filomena and 4 siblings, Johnny, Gloria, Bill, and John Michael. Chico was predeceased by his father Juan.
Chico loved the Lord and it showed in his actions and involvement in the For the least of them ministry, which helps to provide food, medicine, and clothing to widows and children of Ghana and Philippines through the work of missions.
He used to support two little girls who had heart problems. He had heart problems to, and he wanted to make an impact, and do other things for people. Because he was a good man and not in good health himself. So in his honor we started a fund called Miguel Melendez medical fund, and any money that goes into that goes to help people in need. We have supplied 10 dialysis treatments for a man in India, and now hes better. We also got rabies medicine for kids who were bit by dogs. we have provided many services for people, and have been since February and will continue to