Miguel Angel Melendez 01/02/1953 – 2/04/2023 Miguel Angel Melendez affectionately known to most as Chico went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023. Chico was born on January 2, 1953 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico before relocating to Florida with his family. After High school Chico enlisted in the United States Marines and returned to Florida after his enlistment. Chico is celebrated by his 5 children, Michael, Lena, Joshua, Caleb, David; as well as 10 grandchildren, Nicole, Elijah, Savannah, Jayden, Jacob, Angelina, Olivia, Madelyn, Ella, and Conner. He's also celebrated by his mother Filomena and 4 siblings, Johnny, Gloria, Bill, and John Michael. Chico was predeceased by his father Juan. Chico loved the Lord and it showed in his actions and involvement in the For the least of them ministry, which helps to provide food, medicine, and clothing to widows and children of Ghana and Philippines through the work of missions. We will be hosting funeral service on Thursday February 16, 2023 at Brandon Cremation and Funeral Services located at 106 Rolling Hills Blvd, Valrico FL 33594 Family viewing 9:30 - 10:00 Public viewing 10:00 - 11:00 Service 11:00 - 11:45 Transport to Bushnell 12:15 Burial Bushnell 2:00 In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to For the least of them ministry in his name at www.fortheleastofthem.com