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James Melnick Obituary

Age 66, of Hopkinton, formerly of Newton and Natick passed April 21, after a long illness. Warden of the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church of Boston in the 1970's. He is survived by his beloved wife Olga (Dzierewienko) of 43 wonderful years and three children. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 12:00PM in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with a service at 1:00 PM followed by burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Center at MRMC, 20 Prospect St., Milford, MA 01757

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 23, 2008.

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Lois Carney

April 24, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Raydene & Joel Baum

April 23, 2008

Olga,

We have fond memories of the times
we shared with you, Jim, and your family in Roslindale,Brockton and Hopkinton. Please Know that we are deeply sorry and hope that family and faith will carry you thru this time of sorrow.

Rob Elander

April 23, 2008

Dear Olga,
My heart is breaking for you and your family. But please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I pray you will also find comfort and peace in your beautiful memories of Jim.

With deepest sympathy,
Rob Elander and Family

Kathy Ward

April 23, 2008

Olga,
Please accept my condolences at this time of great sadness. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Allan Ciccone

April 23, 2008

My condolences to the Melnick family,

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