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Sanford Melamed Obituary

Sanford Melamed passed away at age 64 at his home. He was the older son of Gerald S. Melamed and Elaine R. Melamed, who predeceased him.
He is survived by his brother and sister in law, Richard and Ann Melamed, and 3 nieces, his Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
He was a graduate of the University of Texas and South Texas College of Law. Sandy was a lifelong Houstonian and had many friendships and relationships that lasted over 50 years. He practiced criminal defense law for 35 years in Harris and surrounding counties and was well thought of by his peers as well as prosecutors and court personnel. He was a free thinking and unique person, and he will be missed dearly.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday March 14, 2014 at Levy Funeral Directors, 4525 Bissonet, Bellaire, Texas 77401. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Sanford Melamed

27 Entries

Susie Gaitan

June 5, 2024

Sandy has been gone 10 years now. We spent many Saturday afternoons together poolside, along with another neighbor. I looked forward to our long useless afternoons, interesting conversations, and perhaps a stiff drink or cigar. He loved a good steak. This went on about 15 years. He spoke highly of his family, and modestly of himself. 3 years after he passed, I was brutally robbed and assaulted outside my home. I never had another carefree pool day there again.

Perhaps he was always my guardian angel until he passed.
Shalom, my neighbor and friend.

Jeffrey Gaitz

March 7, 2024

Remembering "Mel" with fond memories of our childhood in Knollwood. Can´t believe this is Sandy´s 10th Yahrzeit. Gone much too early.
Thanks for the memories.
Jeffrey P Gaitz

Shelly Byron

September 14, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family! I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Sandy! Sandy, and my brother Randy, were the best of friends! I loved Sandy, like a brother!

Verna Smith-Hagen

March 13, 2015

Sanford you have been gone a year and there has not been one day that I haven't thought of you. If there is such a thing as a soul-mate you were mine. You made me complete.

Loved you then and love you still.

Verna Hagen

March 31, 2014

Sanford was the most loving and tender man I've ever known.
I will always remember his loud booming voice and so thankful for the times we were able to share.

Carol Johns

March 31, 2014

I met Sandy in the mid 1980's through my sister, Verna Smith Hagen, who was dating then. I always remembered his quick wit and easy going manner. My condolences to his family.

Barry Waldman

March 29, 2014

I knew Sandy best from high school and university. He was unusually sharp with a great sense of humor - often self-deprecating. I thought much more highly of Sandy than he did of himself. At Bellaire, Sandy, Rick Hiller, and I made a pact to take Physics without ever studying. We caught Rick sneaking into a bathroom stall to study. Sandy and I barely passed. I coaxed Sandy to Berkeley his first year, where neither of us was happy. We roomed together with Tommy Schlamme and Duck Freedman at Texas the following year. He loved being close to home. Sandy was quick to praise others, often at his own expense. He was extraordinarily generous, but didn't let on. He had an especially deep admiration for his brother Rick who he said was not only good-looking, but also a genuine and nice person. I wish I could have better conveyed to him how special he was and how grateful I was to know him.

Jonathan Gluckman

March 18, 2014

Rest in Peace Sandy. Amongst the constant, stressfull, hussle and bussle of the courthouse building, you always brought a smile to my face. I still remember your "go home, get drunk, crawl into bed and cry" remark every time I'm having a disagreeable morning, and it cheers me up even years later. Your colleagues will always think highly of you, and miss you.

Cindy Selber

March 17, 2014

So fortunate to have been seated next to Sandy at Elizabeth's wedding, as my last memories of Sandy were filled with great fun,laughter and interesting conversation. I was so impressed with Sandy's up-to-date "cousin details" being that it had been such a long time since I had been to Houston. Sending our hugs from across the miles. Cindy and Taylor Selber

Jeffrey Gaitz

March 16, 2014

I have so many wonderful memories of our childhood years playing baseball (with a tennis ball so we didn't break the neighbors windows!) and football at Wise Field. Touch football-no tackling allowed. Right field was always "closed." Home runs hit the Collins' roof. Sandy was always one of the "older guys". They picked the teams. Sandy would pick me when no ond else wanted me. I tried hard to play well to make it up to him. He didn't really care who won though. We had so much fun. Seemed like life would go on forever. Now he's gone. I regret more than ever that I didn't seek him out. Sandy was a big brother to me at that stage of my life growing up on Broadmead in Knollwood. Our paths rarely crossed after grade school. I think of him often with fondness. My thoughts are with all his family and close friends at this sad time.

Roland Moore

March 16, 2014

I've lost a dear and brilliant friend of forty-five years. In great part, I owed my career to him since he introduced me to the joys of criminal law. He was one of a kind. But I could never fully convey how indebted and grateful to him I felt. He never failed to bring a smile to my face.

Jan Stowe

March 15, 2014

Sandy will always have a special place in my heart as he was a dear friend and loving companion for 16 years. We kept in touch over the years since I left Houston and I will miss him so much. I will never have the chance to try and win a philosophical arguement with him now, but tried and always lost for years.

Mike Austin

March 15, 2014

Sandy and I were neighbors. He was a thoughtful, sincere man. He was a good guy. A real Gentleman and his passing is a loss. Peace my friend and to his family as well.

Manuel Ortiz

March 14, 2014

Sandy was a nice person who always treated people like they should be treated with respect. Aren't too many people left like that. Rick you should be proud of your big brother.

Ned Scherer

March 14, 2014

I was fortunate to know Sandy. We spent many a day at the Cigar Vault watching sporting events, discussing anything and everything, Sandy always with a clipboard full of crossword puzzles. He was the only one who could finish them! Never a bad thing to say about anyone, his quiet, calming presence will be missed. His spirit survives in all of us who were blessed to be around him. He was, and always will be, a good man

Susan Perin

March 14, 2014

Sandy was a childhood friend. I was so happy when our paths crossed again as adults. Every time I saw him he would smile that huge smile, kiss and hug me, and tell me I still look like the girl he grew up with. What a mensch! Rick, my heart goes out to you and your family, and to all of us who were blessed to know this beautiful man. May his memory be a blessing.

Marion Tolbert

March 14, 2014

I had the great fortune to be in the same class with Sandy in elementary school. In somewhere around the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades, we had story time after lunch and the teacher would sometimes ask what story we would like her to read and we would all shout, "We want Sandy to tell story!" and he would get up and just start telling some wonderful tale as it took shape in his head. We would all sit absolutely mesmerized and clap like crazy when he was done. At our 20th Bellaire reunion,I told him that was one of my favorite memories from Longfellow and said "Please tell me you became a writer" and he started to cry. A sweet man indeed.

S. Gaitan

March 14, 2014

Sandy was a neighbor, then a friend. We talked for many hours about many things. He could easily make me laugh but had a strong grasp of more serious topics as well. He was sauve, charismatic, very funny, and smart.

Nancy Bell

March 13, 2014

Sandy has been a friend since Pershing Jr. High, and we have talked several times in the last year. This breaks my heart for everyone who loved him - please know you are all in my prayers.

Gerald Bourque

March 13, 2014

I was heartbroken today. I can hear Sandy's voice, "what's up Jerry? How's the family?" He's the only person at the courthouse to call me "Jerry". That is a name my brother calls me & when Sandy would say it I would instantly think of my brother.

Kay Henson

March 13, 2014

Sandy was well liked and a pleasure to work with. He will surely be missed.
Staff of the 56th District Court

March 13, 2014

Ricky and Ann, our hearts go out to you and the entire family. Although there is much sadness, I will be thinking of the many fond childhood family memories when we had a chance as cousins to get together with Sandy. Love Sharon (and my family Howard, Travis and Mackenzie)

Linda Pettit

March 13, 2014

I will miss Sandy very much! He had a great sense of humor and a lovely soul.

Lee Guerrero

March 13, 2014

It saddened me to hear about Sandy's passing. He was a truly nice person, and a great lawyer. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Jerry Garcia

March 13, 2014

I am really saddend to hear this news. Sandy was always a very nice person and I know very highly respected and liked within the close knit handball community Houston.

Christopher Bartley

March 13, 2014

I am thankful for the privilege to have known Sandy. We met in the 1970s when I worked for his father at Jerry's Mens Shop. He and his family were held in highest esteem. I pray for strength, consolation, and peace for the Melamed Family.

Howard Lipp

March 13, 2014

Ricky, sorry to hear about Sandy. He had A quick wit and was a cool guy.

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