Philip L Mellon

Beloved husband of the late Marge Mellon (née Schoenfeldt) for over 49 years; devoted father of Laura Rudary (Jim), Sharon Mermelstein of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Linda Correll of Porto, Portugal; loving grandfather of David (Anny) and Eric (Zoe) Rudary, and Ryan and Ilana Mermelstein. Loving and devoted son of Harry and Florence Mellon (both deceased); dear brother of the late Judith Stone. Dear brother-in-law of Lyle Schoenfeldt (Wanda) of North Carolina, the late Charles Schoenfeldt of Illinois, and Cynthia Cooper (Jenny Clarke) of New York. Cherished uncle of Steve, Rob, Matt, Jessica, Joe, Ted, Beth, Alex and Sarah.

Phil graduated from Miami University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Business degree. He was a Certified Public Accountant for more than 50 years, maintaining his own practice since 1982.

An avid golfer, Phil was especially proud of his hole-in-one, which famously overshadowed Marge’s first birdie earlier in the same round. He was known for arriving at social gatherings with a good joke and truly loved making people laugh. As a lifelong Clevelander, Phil was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially the Browns. He once served as President of the Cleveland Hebrew Schools. In his later years, he enjoyed working out and singing with the Solon Senior Center, performing at their events. Above all else, nothing made him happier than seeing or talking with his grandchildren and their partners. He wore his “World’s Best Grandpa” sweatshirt proudly.

Funeral services will be private. The family will receive friends at the Rudary residence, 33560 Arlesford Drive, Solon, Ohio, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28th

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Cleveland Ronald McDonald House, or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made under the supervision of Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel.