Nicholas Melomo

Boy plays with toy airplanes.

Nicholas Melomo, 18, from Durham, North Carolina, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2020. He found support with the DCI Teen and Young Adult Oncology Program during chemo treatments, leg amputation, and numerous surgeries. Here, he plays with his Star Wars Lego sets in his space-themed bedroom. Nicholas passed away on Oct. 29, 2023, embraced by the love of his family.

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Nicholas Melomo
This page was reviewed on 12/05/2023