Obituary of Albert Paul Melini

Alfred P. Melini, 70, of Dennis Twp, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2018 at home. Born in Vineland to the late Victor "Rink" & Rose (Petrone) Melini. Alfred was a 1965 graduate of Vineland High School where he participated in the wrestling program. He also graduated with P.A. in Political Science from Seton Hall in 1969. and went on to received his M.A. in Education from William Patterson. His first teaching position was at a elementary school in Mickelton, NJ where he met his wife Sally. For over 30 years he taught in the Vineland School District, starting at the Cunningham School, then at Landis and D'Ippolito schools. Al acted as the Social Studies Department Coordinator and was also the Mock Trial Advisor for Landis and D'Ippolito. After retiring he continued working with the Garden State Mock Trial Committee. Al also was the coach for the Wildwood High School girls basketball team for over 30 years. He was on the School Board for the Dennis Twp School District. Al presently was working as a ranger for the Avalon Country Club. He had his own golf club making and repair business. He was an avid golfer at both the Avalon and Stone Harbor Country Clubs. Al was a member of The Italian American Benevolent Association, proud of his heritage he often traveled to Italy. He was also a member of the North Italy Club in Vineland. Devoted to his wife Sally, they loved golfing together and traveled often to Myrtle Beach, Italy, Williamsburg, VA and the Portofino Resort at Univerisal in Orlando, FL.