Mel was the best neighbor and friend. We moved to the Crossings together and had many good times there. His smile was electric. 
His talent for woodworking was exemplary and his real estate smarts were impressive. 
Our deepest sympathies to Tina, Jeff, and Eric. May his memory be a blessing.  💔❤️

Our heartfelt sympathy. May his memory be for a blessing z”l
Caren and George Trantas

Cousin Mel
In Loving Memory
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— A tribute by Ned
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smiling together through many family stories your mom and mine knocking on the wall signaling to pick up the party-line phone and talk maybe the first texters somewhere between Morse Code and WhatsApp the T-Bird convertible waxed and ready listening to the Beach Boys on the transistor radio; getting a tan chasing the bullies away that chased us to Temple Road and always Aunt Sally’s Cherry Coffee Cake at least in my mind— forever but like many sweet songs that have ended— before we are ready goodbye to my brother next door
With love, Ned ⋅ July 2026

Mel: the only person I ever knew whose face lit up like a Christmas tree whenever he saw me, even if he saw me one day prior.   I can’t remember a time when he wasn’t smiling or happy. His heart was so huge, his laugh contagious and his love overpowering. God was tired of loaning him out to us mere mortals. He wanted his favorite angel back. I can’t wait to see him again soon and bask in his love. Always remember he is watching over his loved ones! May he rest in peace with the angels in the bright lights.

Sympathies to the family. Was good to have known Mel

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Melvyn Richard Yusem

August 2, 1940 – June 24, 2026

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