Melvin Herrick

Amsterdam, NY - Melvin Herrick, 69, of Northern Boulevard, passed away Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016 at his home. Born February 7, 1947 in Amsterdam, NY he was the son of the late Roscoe and Georgianna Kneaskern Herrick. He was a lifelong resident and was a graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Melvin was first employed by General Electric Company in Schenectady for 20 years. Later he and his wife Nancy owned and operated the H&H Painting Company in Amsterdam for over 20 years until retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Amsterdam. Melvin enjoyed arrowhead hunting and collecting, and he was an amateur archeologist. He was also avid NY Yankees Fan. On May 27, 1991 he married the former Nancy Adriance who survives him. He is also survived by his son, Michael G. (Amy) Herrick of Ayer, MA, his daughter, Christie A. Herrick (Michael Gustie) of Amsterdam, his sister, Carol Cardarella of St. Petersburg, FL and three grandchildren, Bella, Bryce and Michael. Melvin was predeceased by his son James Herrick who passed away November 1, 2014. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 2 to 4 PM at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Chuctanunda Cemetery in the Town of Florida with the Fr. Neil Longe officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Melvin's memory to the Amsterdam P.B.A., Amsterdam Safety Building, 1 Guy Park Avenue Extension, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com.