Born in Lynn, MA on June 9, 1966, he was the son of the late Leonard E. and Gail (Naugle) Melcher. He attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School where he was well known for his abilities as catcher on the baseball team for the Bulldogs. Following his education, Mark proudly served in the United States Army, where he spent his time working at the Pentagon screening calls for the President. He was honorably discharged in 1987. He then went on to work as a pipe insulator for Local Union No. 6 for many years before his retirement.
Mark was best known for his quick wit and ability to strike up a conversation about anything with anyone. Anyone who knew Mark, knew that the moment you met him you would be greeted with an endearing nickname that would follow you for the rest of the time you knew him. Mark would volunteer his time to retired veterans on hospice who needed a friend to talk to, and was loved by all who met him. In his free time he loved taking long walks in the woods with his sidekick Thunda. He was also a member of The Gannon Golf Course, where he loved showing off his competitive side and identifying birds of prey with his buddies. Above all else though, Mark loved making lasting memories with his family, especially his dear grandbabies Ayden and Chloe.
Along with his dear grandchildren, Mark is survived by his daughter, Ashley Margaret Melcher; his daughter-in-law Melyssa McNeil; his sister, Melissa Choquette and her two children, Samantha and Bobby; his cousin, who was more like a brother, Eric Langis; as well as his girlfriend, Christine Murphy. He will also be missed by his dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong friends.
Mark was predeceased by his beloved son, Tyler Melcher, and the mother of his children, Alyson Spinney.
Arrangements: Friends and family are welcome to call at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, MA on Friday, October 16th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home at 4:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s honor may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project.
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