Melnyk, Michael

Michael “Mickey” Melnyk, of Chester, VA, departed this life on Monday, December 17, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mabel Terrell Melnyk; children, Michael Melnyk, Jr. and wife Judy, Mary Beth Radford and husband John, and Cathy Kirkland and husband John. Mr. Melnyk was known as “Pop-Pop” to his 8 grandchildren, Melissa Simmers, Michael III and Michele Melnyk, Mindy Petit, Brian and Sara Radford, Jonathan and Amy Kirkland, and his 9 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Julie Klements of San Diego, and sister-in-law, Catherine Melnyk of NJ. He was predeceased by his brothers, Pete, Tony, and Steve. Mr. Melnyk was an Army Veteran and retired from DGSC after more than 40 years of service. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and he loved fishing and being with his loving family. He enjoyed contributing to “Pluggers”. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Chester, on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow there on Thursday at 2 p.m. with interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.