Steven Melnick

"Thorndike - Steven Melnick, 96, of Pine St., died on January 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1919 in West Warren, MA, son of John and Josephine (Stachowick) Melnick. He proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard during WWII. He recently moved to his son's home in Thorndike and previously lived in Ludlow for 55 years. He was a member of the First Church of Ludlow. Steven retired as a clerk for A&P in W. Springfield for 27 years. Steven enjoyed bowling, fly fishing, playing the lottery and horse and dog racing. Above all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eileen (Allen) Melnick of Thorndike, a son, John Melnick and partner Patty Veighey with whom he lived. He also leaves two sisters, Stephanie Pawlowski of Palmer, Wanda Dziura of Springfield, five grandchildren, Christopher, Ashley, Nathaniel, Noel and Noah and generations of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three siblings, John Melnick, Dorothy Nadolski and Helen Orluk. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-7:00 pm at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Jan. 6th at 11:00 a.m at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Hillcrest Park Cemetery in Springfield. "