Obituaries
Frank A. Melos, 72
June 09, 2013
Frank A. Melos, 72, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Union City, NJ and was the son of the late Frank and Frances (Wittnebert) Melos.
He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with his loving wife, Eleanor E. (McAndrews) Melos.
Frank graduated from Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, where he played football and baseball. He was one of the first athletes inducted into the Wagner Seahawks Hall of Fame in 1991.
In Marlton, New Jersey, where he previously resided for 30 years, he was the past Grand Knight at St. Joan of Arc Church and a 4th Degree Knight. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Frank was self-employed as a Manufacturer’s Representative for more than 40 years, and he was best known for his integrity and work ethic.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, Glenn M. Melos, husband of Deneen, of Sinking Spring, a daughter Laurie E. Melos, of Lancaster, and four grandchildren all known as “Poppy’s Favorite”: Courtney, Tyler, Mackenzie, and Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronald Artiges.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 10AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Michael Letteer as Celebrant. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 7-9PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543 with a Christian Prayer Vigil at 8:45PM, and again on Friday from 9-10AM at St. John Neumann Church. Memorial contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Laurie and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. What an amazing, selfless act to have thought of all your students and spent the last last day of school with them. Clearly he was a beautiful person which spread to the rest of your family. He is with you always. All our love, The Reisigs
To the Melos Family,
Frank was one of the nicest and best people in our industry. He was always honest and willing to help in any way he could. I learned a lot from him. I actually use one of his greetings myself sometimes. When someone says "it’s good to see you" I use Frank’s response "it’s good to be seen". He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Bill Sheppard
Laurie and family,
So sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. It is never an easy thing no matter when it happens.
Laurie, thank you so much for your stoicism to be at school for the children’s last day. While I’m sure they all would have understood, I’m sure it was not necessary. Perhaps though it was the most healing place your could have been.
Hope you find healing and peace in the weeks to come.
Kiki Davis, Piper Brugmann
My heartfelt sympathy to all my family who are struggling with the loss of
our sweet, handsome, precious Frank.
I remember soooo many "great" family vacations and so many "happy" times
spent together.
I will treasure those memories forever!
Peace Dear Frank – Love, Comfort & Blessings to All who loved you.
Peace & Love, Carol Estes, Gladys Schroeder, Albert Schroeder, Lisa Gibbs
XXXXX
On behalf of everyone at Superior Manufacturing Group, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Melos family for their loss. Frank was great to work with, and a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Dear Eleanor, Laurie, Glenn and family:
Such a heavy heart this week. Words can’t express my sadness and condolences to you and your family. Frank was not only my business associate and friend for so many years but, he was one of my most important mentors and more of a big brother to me than my own brother. I’ve received notes from so many of his business friends. Some of their descriptions of Frank: "one of a kind", "true gentleman", "energetic", "always 1st phone call of the day", "always my last phone call of the day", "handsome", "ever the gentleman", "part of a special breed", "great respect for Frank", "honest", "great rep", "ethical","he was the best", "tremendous joy for life", "good man", "one of the nicest", "taught me so much" and they go on from there. These emails eased my pain and made me stop and think of so many great times with Frank. I learned so much from him, not just business but people and life in general. I’m a better person from having Frank be in my life for the past 30 years.Frank would be very embarrassed by all of the kind words being said about him. That alone makes me smile and I hope these words can one day bring smiles to you and your family as you celebrate his life. May God bless and watch over all of you and may Frank rest eternally in peace.
Bob Hill
It’s been over 15 years since I’ve seen Frank at business functions, but I will never forget him. He was a true gentleman and an advocate for what was right. As one of the manufacturers he represented, we always knew he spoke for his customers and stood firm ethically. What a kind heart and a positive spirit he had! I am a better person for knowing him.
Karen Siravo (Hammons Products)
dear melos family, I was surprised and saddened to see mr melos had passed away. he was always very friendly and kind to me. he was always willing to give me a ride to or from wherever we were asking to go. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
my father passed away this year as well in January. it is a very difficult time to get through. please feel free to reach out if you would like some mutual support.
my sympathies to all of you.
margee Conklin