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MEL TAINITER Obituary

TAINITER--Mel.

April 24, 1936 - May 4, 2017. Beloved husband to Janice, devoted father of Carin, Lisa, Nancy and Andrew, father-in-law to David Boris and Michael Lomont, loving grandfather to Jaime and Danielle, Laina and Marielle. His boundless optimism will live on in all who knew him.

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Published by New York Times on May 7, 2017.

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A good friend always upbeat and honest and a joy to be with

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