Raymond Cirillo “Buddy” Melerine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the age of 88. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cirillo Melerine and Victoria Serigne Melerine; step- father, Philip Campo; siblings, Irene M. Walton and Murphy Campo. He is the beloved husband of 64 years of Dolores Berteau Melerine. He is the loving father of Gail M. Granada (Paul), Raymond C. Melerine Jr (Derona) James P. Melerine (Peggy) and Gina M. Pruitt (Billy). He is devoted grandfather of Raymond “Wayland” Melerine, Jaime D. Romero (Leonel), Holly D. Ordes (Joshua), James P. Melerine Jr., Billy R. Melerine, Lacey M. Pruitt and Jenna R. Melerine. He is great grandfather of Zoe B. Tardiff, Joshua P. Ordes and Avie M. Ordes. He is loving brother of Philip Campo Jr and Loretta Sansovich. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Raymond was a native of De La Croix Island, Louisiana and resided in Marrero, LA. A Celebration of Raymond’s Life will be held at a later date with details to come. Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. is in charge of arrangements.