Philip Stanley Melody, 74, of Castle Rock died February 28, 2020. He was born in Dorchester, MA on August 21, 1945 to William Patrick Melody and Hedwig Elizabeth (Bronowicki) Melody. He attended Boston Technical High. He worked in the Charlestown Navy Yard and attended Northeastern University, receiving an Engineering Degree. He was a Registered Professional Engineer. Phil was a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. After retiring from Royal Insurance Company as a safety engineer in Loss Control, he continued to work for CSI Insurance Group and On Point.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hedwig Melody; sisters, Elizabeth Gorham, and Jean O’Connor; his in-laws, Edward and Edna Schneiderhan, and niece, Melanie Shaffer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean, of 51 years, and his sons, William (Becky) of Eastham, MA; David (Sarah) of Lawrence, KS; Stephen (Polly) of Brewster, MA. His granddaughter, Luna, and grandson, Oscar, and his brother, Brian (Mary) of Ocala, FL; sister, Judith of Dorchester, MA, and many nieces, nephews and great-nephews.
Phil was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Castle Rock; The Fraternal Order of Eagles; and volunteer fireman for Castle Rock Fire Dept. Phil loved the Town of Castle Rock. He served on the Planning Commission, and was an elected Town Council Member and served as Mayor of Castle Rock.
A Memorial Mass is being scheduled for a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Fraternal Order of Eagles #3947, 1300 Caprice Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80109.
