Mark Joseph Melvin passed away on December 2, 2024 in Muncie Indiana at 59 years old. He was the youngest son of Matthew Francis Melvin and Irene Autero Melvin.

Mark is survived by his devoted partner, Anne Contreras-Melvin, their three children: Mark Contreras-Melvin, James Melvin, Rose Melvin, his sister Eileen Federico and his brother Michael Melvin. He was predeceased by his father Matthew F. Melvin in December 1991, and brother Matthew R. Melvin in January 2002.

Mark was described by his children as “an amazing and funny dad who always made sure we were happy in life”. His wife Anne describes him as “The perfect husband who always took care of me, listened to me, and made me feel safe from everything”. All his friends and family describe him as “A good man and a good friend”.

Mark was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. He attended Charles E. Gorton High School, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. One of his favorite memories from his time in high school was winning the Section 1, Class A-1 Title game against New Rochelle 15-8 in November of 1982. He graduated in 1983, and attended College, getting a degree in Criminal Justice. After his college studies, Mark moved to Michigan, and worked for the Brothers of Holy Cross, as faith and helping others was a big part of his life.

In addition to this, Mark also served in the United States Air Force, receiving an entry-level separation in July, 1989, as he unfortunately sustained an ankle injury during basic training. Despite not completing basic or seeing combat, he was proud to be apart of US Military for the time being and loved this country, constantly saying prior to his passing he’d proudly serve again however he could if called to.

After, he moved back to New York and worked in Katonah Psychiatric Hospital in White Plains, New York. He was also a volunteer first responder to the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, helping the best he could at the time. He moved to Muncie, Indiana with his family in the summer of 2012 and lived there since. Despite being a New York Native and Michigan resident who loved both the Michigan Wolverines and NY teams of the Yankees/Giants/Rangers, he loved watching Ball State football and basketball, and Indiana Hoosiers football and basketball as well.

His greatest accomplishment and the best experience in life, he constantly said, was marriage, and fatherhood. The 24 years of marriage, 25 years together with his wife Anne, who he described as “his best friend and true love” were his biggest reason for smiling even until the day he passed on. His three children, Mark, James, and Rose, “were his world” and he constantly let them know how proud he was of them. He also had many friends he stayed in touch with that he spoke highly of, some he knew since high school, and made many more friends in Gaston and Muncie, saying “he was proud to know all of them”.

Mark loved listening to both Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan, and while not very political, he was a proud voter and supporter of both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He was a big UFC/Boxing fan, saying his favorite fighters were Georges St. Pierre and Tyson Fury. He listened to 90s rap, 1980s/2000s Rock, and some genres of 2010s music, which includes: ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Goo Goo Dolls, Black Sabbath, Foster the People, The Killers, Tom McDonald, Tupac, and Jelly Roll. His favorite shows to watch were Vikings/Vikings Vahalla, Yellowstone and Gutfield! He loved the vintage cars from the 1950s-1980s and his favorite movie was Armageddon. He loved to use comedy to make people laugh, with Bill Burr and Rob Schneider being his favorite Comedians. One of Mark’s favorite jokes he told people about himself was his self-proclaimed status as, “Wambo, the King of the Wombats”, as he loved wombats and wanted one as a pet.

Mark will be remembered for his infectious laughter, kind heart, unique empathy, and unwavering dedication to all those who knew him. He was a good man and friend to all and earned a good rest. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.