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Marcos Antonio Melendez Jr.
MARCOS ANTONIO MELENDEZ JR.
Iowa City
Marcos Antonio Melendez Jr., 72, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Dec. 12, 2020, after a short illness.
A time celebrating the life of Marcos Melendez Jr. will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, concluding with a time for public sharing and of course not only toasting Marcos but a bit of roasting him too! Light food and drink will be served, with his family and friends encouraged to attend. For those unable to attend the services, you can watch the services at the time or later through the livestreaming feature on the funeral home website www.gayandciha.com at Marcos's page under obituary
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his memory to the UIHC Children's Hospital. For a complete obituary or to share a thought, memory or condolence with his family, please visit the funeral home website www.gayandciha.com.
Marcos Jr. was loved by a multitude of people, and his big laugh and even bigger heart will be sorely missed.
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