Obituary of Joel Mele ~ 2007

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Nov 3 2007

ORIENTAL - Joel Mele, 57, amateur radio operator W4SLH, became a silent 
key on Nov. 1, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center. 
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 34 years, 
Christine. He also leaves his father, Joseph Mele of Oriental, sister and 
brother-in-law, Joan and Kevin McCarthy of Maryland, and nephew and niece, 
Jeffrey and Allison.  
Joel was a true entrepreneur. He started Advance Sound Company in college 
and grew it into a successful commercial sound company for 24 years. 
He and Chris moved to Pamlico County in 1990 where he became certified and 
worked in law enforcement for several years. Joel then recognized the need 
for cellular coverage in the southeast part of the county and created 
Pamlico Tower Leasing, erecting a 500-foot cell tower.  
Joel became a licensed amateur radio operator at 14 and it defined his 
life. He graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor of arts degree 
in speech and hearing and also a master's degree in audiology and 
acoustics.  Please remember him in your hearts.  
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.





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