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Jose Melendez, aged 52, passed away on July 14, 2010, in East Chicago, Indiana. He was a well-known figure in his community, having retired from Local #17 Heat and Frost Insulators of Chicago. Melendez was also an active member of the Harbor Lighthouse Church and a former East Chicago Little League coach. His death was a significant loss to his family and the community, as he was survived by his wife, Irma, and their four children.
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Jose A. Melendez
Male
Hispanic / Latino
East-chicago
IN
2010-07-14
53
Jose
Melendez
11/27/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the ripple effects that Jose Melendez's murder had on the East Chicag... ...Read More
01/05/2025
01/05/2025
Hi everyone,
I've been following the discussion on the tragic passing of Jose Melendez, and I wan... ...Read More
10/24/2023
I've been following the discussion on the tragic passing of Jose Melendez, and I wan... ...Read More
10/24/2023
I recently came across the tragic case of Jose Melendez from East Chicago, and I can't stop thinking... ...Read More
07/01/2023
07/01/2023
