Rita M. Dadey Mellas, age 77 of Stratford, passed away on Monday March 13, 2006 in her home. Mrs. Mellas, a homemaker, was born in Larksburg, PA. to the late Vincent and Mary Dadey and has been a long time area resident. She was the widow of Charles Mellas. Survivors include 3 daughters Catherine Covino and her husband Gary of Ansonia, Zina Smith and her husband Tim of New Milford and Connie Mellas of Stamford, 1 son James Mellas of Bridgeport, 4 grandchildren David and Jennifer Covino, Hope Smith and Rick Demko. Funeral services and Burial are private. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.