Antonio Melendez was born January 21st, 1955 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Jesus Melendez and Catalina Estrada.
At the age of 19, he joined the United States Navy on June 17, 1974 and served until June 17, 1977.

He married Linda Turner on December 11, 1976 and they later divorced in 2011.
Antonio worked at GE and then worked for Pepsi for 30+ years.
He loved spending his free time Hunting, golfing and reading God's word.
Antonio is survived by Edward J Melendez and Marc A Melendez.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Arlington Park Funeral Home.