Newark, Delaware
C. Melvin "Ripper" "Mel" Brooks, Sr.Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather C. Melvin Brooks, Sr., a lifetime resident of Newark, left this world for eternal life on January 12, 2013, just one day before his 92nd birthday. He died peacefully at Christiana Care surrounded by...
Read MoreAudrey and Family...so sorry to learn of Mel's passing. We are out of state and cannot personally be with you at this time, please know you all are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Jim and Elaine Ford
January 16, 2013 | FL
Mel celebrating a birthday many decades ago.
January 16, 2013
Dear Gov, Steve, Polly, Betsy, and the rest of the Brooks family, Allan and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of you loving father. We will keep you in our prayers. Memories make the best heart healers...I'm sure you have many wonderful ones to get you through this sorrowful time!! All our love, Allan and Madeline Gunter
January 16, 2013
Polly, Gov and Famiy,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. We know this is a very sad and difficult time for you all. You have our very deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Earl and Susan (Harrell) Whaley
January 15, 2013 | Sebastian, FL
I have known Melvin literally since I was born. Our families have always been very close and will always remember him with respect and fondness. My heart and sympathy goes out to his entire family.
Ron Morgan
January 15, 2013 | Columbus, OH
I enjoyed taking care of you for the past year and a half. You are a great man and will be sorely missed by everyone !!!
January 15, 2013
My sympathies to the Brooks' family on the passing of Mr. Brooks. I have fond memories of Mel, Mrs. Brooks, Polly,and Gov from the many times I spent at his home in the summer of 1970. He leaves a wonderful legacy.
Randy Ward
January 15, 2013 | Frederica, DE
So sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with your family.
John Knarr
January 15, 2013 | Rehoboth Beach, DE
I met Melvin when I was only 12, and will always remember his kindness and caring to one of his children's friends. He brought joy and laughter to so many, blessed to have known him....Sending love to everyone in the family with love, Kathie and Jack
Kathie Temple Lenhoff
January 15, 2013 | So. Newcastle, ME