By trade, Melvin managed the New York City Transit System, the foreman for repairing and returning trains to work. He continued to enjoy cars and mechanics in his free time, often showing his love by maintaining cars of family members.
He was preceded in death by his dear wife, Cynthia Valentine; and siblings, Geraldine Wells, Muriel Stewart, and James Valentine.
Melvin is survived by his daughter, Lena Titus; son, Thomas Valentine (Maria); grandchildren, Melody, Alan (Cynthia), and Alyssa (Keith); great grandchildren, Kylie and Lucy; and, siblings, Eustace Valentine and Josephine Fairconture.
A visitation for Melvin will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, 501 E Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo, FL 32765. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Stephen Catholic Community, 575 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708. The Committal will follow, as Melvin joins his wife at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707.
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