Obituary of Thomas McMellon

Thomas McMellon, 89, of Portland, beloved husband of Sheila Corr, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. Born October 2, 1925, to the late Thomas and Beatrice (Swanson) McMellon in Bridgeport, Tom was a survivor of the battle of Iwo Jima, serving with The U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War. He was a master engraver. He owned and operated The New England Stamp Company for over forty years. He was very active in the Cromwell Lions Club and then the Portland Exchange Club, holding officer positions in both, including President in each organization. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, and had been an avid golfer since his childhood. Besides his wife, Thomas is survived by his children, Susan Otocki, and her husband David, Thomas McMellon III and his wife Fidelina. Timothy McMellon, Stephen Pierson, six grandchildren, Jennifer McMellon and her fiancé, Ed, Thomas McMellon IV, Daniel McMellon, Mallory Otocki, Kimberly Otocki and her fiancé, Johnny, Zachary Nyari, and two great-grandchildren, Kaleeya and Mia. He is also survived by his brother Alan (Vera) of NC, and sisters Dorothy Leggett of NC and Lois Martynec of CA, as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 11:00a.m. in the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, with military honors immediately following. Memorial donations may be made to the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation, PO Box 310516, Newington, CT 06131, or to a charity of the donor's choosing.