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Jules C. Melograne

September 19, 1927 - May 02, 2017

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Obituary For Jules C. Melograne

September 19, 1927 - May 2, 2017

Melograne, Honorable Jules C., Age 89, of Whitehall Boro, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, peacefully with his family by his side. Husband of the late Olga Farino Melograne; father of the Honorable Phillippe A. (Tracey) Melograne; proud grandfather of Anthony and Nicholas Melograne; preceded in death by his parents Filippo and Maria Rose Melograna, step-father Rocco Pinti, and brother Nunzio (Carol) Melograne; brother of Catherine (Carl) DePasqua, Lynda Schaeffer, Marie (Marco C.) Spalla. Also survived by his numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Jules was born and raised in the Hill District. After his father passed when he was 6 years old, and being the oldest, he helped deliver milk in the mornings before school to help his mother and his family. He attended Connelly Trade School and later served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He was able to attend the University of Pittsburgh by way of a scholarship and GI Bill for Veterans, where he was an accomplished and All-American swimmer. While working as a parking lot attendant, he passed the bar exam without attending law school. After passing the bar exam, he became an assistant district attorney and had a private practice. He was a Magisterial District Judge in Whitehall, Castle Shannon, and Baldwin Township for over 20 years. He volunteered his time and services to Clelian Heights and was a founding member of the Italian Heritage Society of America that provided scholarships for children in need. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jules' memory to: Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children www.clelianheights.org

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  • December 11, 2019

    Jules was a fellow student at Pittsburgh Academy when I attended in fall 1947. Fond memories of an outgoing very kind and fine person. Late comment due to living in New Jersey now, 86 years in Pittsburgh.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry to hear of Jules' passing. I will always have very fond memories of him from over the years He was a dear friend of both my parents and Godparents. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Jules rest in eternal peace with our Lord.

  • December 11, 2019

    I went before judge Melograne in the late 70s in Bridgeville. (Never met him before) I didn't beat the ticket I was fighting but there was something special about that Judge and after the hearing I said "I'd like you to marry me someday." About 9 years later I looked up the judge in Whitehall and asked if he would marry me. He did & that was 31 years ago. Since then I've randomly seen the judge out and about always friendly. There was something special about this man. Thank You Jules!

  • December 11, 2019

    PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER..MAY THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES KEEP HIM CLOSE ALWAYS. TOM ZIMMARO AND PATSY CALABRO DAVID'S LIMITED

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Judge Phil Melograne and family: Please accept our most sincere condolences at this sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of an exceptional loved one. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Sewak, Esq. and Kenneth B. Ruffner

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