HEGARTY, Melvin Samuel Robert “Mel”

Born on March 28, 1966. Passed away August 23, 2023.

Passed away peacefully at Peter Mac Hospital, holding the hand of his daughter Jess, with Jacob also by his side on Wednesday 23 August 2023. Aged 57 years.

Loved father of Jess and Maff.

Father-in-law of Jacob.

Loved son of Mel (dec.) and Jean.

Loved brother of Marcus, Alan, Gary and Devona.

Cherished Pa of Lilah.

You worked so hard for those you loved,

You always did your best,

You fought until you could no more,

and now you are at rest,

Sadly missed.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr. Melvin (Mel) Samuel Robert Hegarty will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (August 30, 2023) commencing at 11.00 am.

Mel's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. I can’t thank you enough for being there for me in tough times.
    Your kindness and genuine care was valued and will be missed.
    We shared special times together that I will cherish for the rest of my living days. Rest now Mel. Forever in our hearts. 💙

    Tanya Hayes August 25, 2023
  2. Rest in peace function top bloke who was always smiling. Honoured to be called your Mate

    Neil Starkey August 25, 2023
  3. Condolences to all of Mel’s family and friends in your loss 🥲

    Jackie Lewis August 25, 2023
  4. Mel,
    you were always ready for a chat and a laugh, you adored your family and you will be so sadly missed.
    Our sincere condolences to the all of the Hegarty Clan.
    We hope the Pies win for you this year and have a good craic with the family and NI connections who have gone before

    Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.

    Rest in peace Mel

    Catherine and Jason Chambers

    Catherine Chambers August 25, 2023
  5. To Mel’s family and friends our sincere condolences on the very sad passing of such a top bloke! What you saw is what you got, no BS!
    Now riding the highway to heaven, raising hell along the way! 🏍
    Rest in peace Mel 🙏❤️
    Nat & Geoff Luckins

    Natalie Luckins August 25, 2023
  6. Such a happy man had a great smile every time we cross our paths, Mel you will be sadly missed by all of your family and friends.
    Sorry I can’t be there for your send off but I will thinking of all your family and mates that will be.

    R.I.P.. Mel

    Bill Scott August 25, 2023
  7. Sincere condolences to Mel’s family & friends
    Lots of funny memories from our school days, your cheeky grin always kept us wondering what you had been up to!
    RIP Mel

    Kerrie Ford August 25, 2023
  8. My heart goes out to you all. He will be with you always x

    Lauren Hegarty August 26, 2023
  9. Dear Jean & all the Hegarty Family
    Our Heart goes out to you all.
    Lyn Barnes & Family

    Lyn Barnes August 27, 2023
  10. Although I cannot be there to say Goodbye, My memories of Growing up with you, I will always cherish. Such a Beautiful Man who deserved the world. To Mrs Heg , Marcus , Alan, Gary & Devona , My heart Breaks for you all.

    Tracie Barnes August 27, 2023
  11. Very sorry to hear about Mel I was talking to him some weeks ago
    Condolences to all the families
    R I P Mel
    Jeff and Shirley Sawyer

    Jeffery Sawyer August 27, 2023
  12. My Daddy, I’ll miss you so much 🖤🤍

    Jess Hegarty August 28, 2023
  13. So sorry Jean to hear of Mel’s passing
    Condolences to all of the family and may he forever rest in peace

    Marlene Rowley August 28, 2023
  14. bydded i Dbuw ei gadw’n ddiogel
    MAY GOD KEEP HIM SAFE

    R I P Cousin Mel

    Thought;s prayer;s to all the Hegarty family

    Dave Hegarty August 28, 2023
  15. Our heartfelt condolences to all the Hegarty family. Keeping you in our thoughts. May Mel rest in peace and may peace be with you all in the knowledge that he was loved by many.
    Tracey & Steve Gibson

    Tracey & Steve Gibson August 28, 2023
  16. To all of the Hegarty family especially my beautiful
    grandchildren Jess & Maff & my daughter Sue, Sincere Condolences. Mel was a part of our family for 28 years & was a much loved son inlaw. Always in our hearts RIP Mel xx. Ollie Archbold & family

    Ollie Archbold August 29, 2023
  17. Condolences to the family,Mel will always be close in your hearts .with wonderful memories..He will be missed but never forgotten.xx

    Sue Symons August 30, 2023
  18. So heartbreaking, remember my cousin Mel while my time in Australia, a cheeky but lovable lad,you will be truly missed by me,condolences to Auntie Jean an all the brothers an Dee, Jess& Maff &surrounding Hegarty family love you all🩵

    Trish Hackett August 30, 2023
  19. Condolences to all of Mel’s family. He was always full of fun and happy for a chat. He will be sadly missed by all.
    R.I.P. Mel

    Dale & Julie Dye August 30, 2023
  20. Thank you Mel for your friendship. Some good memories we all have. ride free and without pain our friend. You were one of a kind – funny fkr 🙂 always made us laugh ! Donuts all round ! love from the crew at Black Ice Racing.

    Rebecca Robinson August 30, 2023
  21. I can’t believe you have gone had the pleasure to see you grow up , always a friendly smile when we met along our travels a friendly chat I still remember the last time I seen you I got the biggest hug miss you mate . Our condolences to Jean , Marcus , Allen , Devona , Garry and all your family’s, condolences to Jess and Maff and family’s . RIP Mel 🏍️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Steve ,Maree Walker and family .

    Maree walker August 30, 2023
  22. Mel, a next door neighbour of almost 30 years
    Always up for a chat over the fence and ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed.
    We will miss the sound of your beloved Pajero going up and down the road.
    Condolences to Jess & Maff

    Maree & John Christensen.

    Maree and John Christensen August 30, 2023
  23. Always a cheeky face while delivering milk to our Mobil Service station.sorry notice came too late for funeral service. Sadly his life was so short over the years he always had a Wave whenever he spotted us around the town condolences to his children and his Mum Jean

    Patricia & Trevor Correa August 30, 2023
  24. Mel l will never forget you ♥️that gourgous smile no matter were you where you always had that big cheeky smile and a hug Mel you fought so hard to beat this 👿 dease Mel if l knew l would of been there My love to your mum, brothers,sister & Jess stay strong Jess dad would want you to. Fly high Mel,no more pain or suffering 😢🙏❤️🌹Relax now Mel no more fighting or pain & suffering ride free Mel R.I.P My mate Xxxx ❤️

    Debbie Gilbert August 31, 2023
  25. I’m so so sorry to hear this Yesterday, wish i could have attended, please accept my apologies and condolences Rest easy Matey, a great bloke taken too soon, I’ll keep painting & restoring my cars, and with every stroke of the paper, your tips will flow to my hands, Thanks Buddy, goodbye.

    wayne van dorssen September 3, 2023