Sybil (Mosher) Melloni, 76, of Wareham, died Sept. 11 at her home. She was the widow of the late Richard H. “Dick” Melloni, Sr. who died in 1993, and the daughter of the late Lewis F. & Marion (Ellis) Mosher.

She was born in Brockton and lived in Wareham for more than 60 years.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Melloni founded the Dick Melloni Youth Foundation and Dick Melloni Toy Drive. This foundation and toy drive has provided Christmas gifts to more than 700 children each year in the Wareham area for the past 19 years.

Mrs. Melloni loved her family and held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. They were the light of her life and she served as their mom, nana, nanny, friend, and teacher since the moment they entered this world.

Survivors include her children, Debby Barros of Columbus, GA, Donna Ouellette of Wareham, Diane Ouellette of Fairhaven, Rich Melloni, Jr. of Wareham, Steve Melloni of Rochester, Kristi Melloni of Carver; 2 brothers, Roy Mosher of Whitman and Gary Mosher of FL; 4 grandchildren, Brad Barros, Lexi Melloni, Julia Melloni, and Sarah Melloni; her godson, Corey Reidy; several nephews, nieces, and friends.

Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Wareham.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dick Melloni Youth Foundation, 40 Nathaniel’s Dr., Rochester, MA 02770.

For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.