MELVIN DWORK

Such a treat to get this message today. To remember Mel- his big smile and warm heart. The special visits to Shelter Island and those yummy breakfast of eggs with corn off the cob from the night before. The times we shared in Tribeca around the big stone table. I am blessed that I had the opportunity to have Mel in my life.

I will miss my favorite cousin, Mel!!!

I was privileged to have been. A friend of his in
A personal way Many years ago while Perusing an aviation career. Here in New York
My hearts goes out to him , last time we spoke
Was about 6 months. Ago
Peter Christopher Coyle
333 east 53rd st New York ny 10022

Mel and I met through James McGuire who was my lover at the time. Mel and I became lovers In the late seventies. Physically in those early years yes. Emotionally we were connected throughout the decades. The friendship never died, but believe me, I tested his patience and he mine every other day. Mel lost so many friends during the AIDS crisis. As an older gay man, he was so smart to form new friendships with the Next Generation and the generation after that. That he lost most of them and he...

As you celberate a life well lived, may cherished memories of Melvin live on in the hearts and prayers of love ones bringing you comfort, very soon our God will erase the effects of sin and death, making eternal life possible.

Melvin, though we never met in this life your story will give hope motivation to countless gay people, I am now 78 and being gsy myself I was bullied but went to school at night became a wall street banker your death during gay pride month is in itself fateful you are a hero. all my love forever

A dear friend and mentor will be missed. I was always thrilled to listen to Mel's stories about the glory days of the decorating world.