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michael katashuk
April 16, 2014
Alison, my deepest sympathy to you and you etire family. I am sure he was one special guy, and very close to your heart

(left to right) Alison, Mel, Bertie and Lydia
Alison
April 15, 2014
April 14, 2014
What a great man, a great neighbor and a perennial fixture in our neighborhood. Mel was always quick with a smile and a wave and always took the time to listen if someone needed to talk.
We've only been in the neighborhood 14 years, but since his great-grandson and my daughter became friends, I have always viewed he and Bertie as the perfect example of how to have a loving marriage, ow to be truly giving and selfless and how to love unconditionally and without expectations.
I'll miss seeing him out talking with other neighbors and friends. You can feel it in the air of the neighborhood that we've lost a great man.
God bless Mel. And, please, God be with Bertie, Haley, James and Alison and help ease their sorrow. He was a great man who lived a great life. We should all be so lucky to know someone like that, let alone be family with them.
Our condolences,
--Mike and Brittney Neumann
p.s.- If you all need anything, you know where we live. Don't hesitate to ask.
--Mike
Alison
April 12, 2014
Well its been almost a week without you grandpa and life just isn't the same. I know how much you've missed my dad and now you guys are back together again. I will do my best to take care of grandma don't you worry and your little dog chico. Miss you and love you.
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April 12, 2014
We have been so blessed to have known Mel for the past four years. He wasn't just a neighbor, he was an instant friend! Our neighborhood won't be the same without our friend Mel cruising around.
Larry Colvin
April 11, 2014
So very Sorry for your loss.
Lena Rice Labosky
April 10, 2014
Mel was a great neighbor, growing up next door. He was a good friend to my father, a good friend to all who came into his life.
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