Israel Melamed, 93, of North Reading, entered into rest on Friday, August 31, 2018. Born in Chelsea, he was the son of Barney and Rebecca (Garnick) Melamed. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (Lyons) Melamed.
Left to cherish his memory are his longtime companion Lorraine DeBethencourt of Acton; niece Joyce Melamed, nephew Bruce Melamed and his wife Anne, nephew Michael Katz and his wife Barbara, and nephew Barry Katz and his wife Debra. He is also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews.
A graveside service for Mr. Melamed will be held on Sunday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanue-El of Marblehead Memorial Park, 16 Buxton Rd., Danvers, MA.