Mr. Francis Xavier Melocik

Francis Xavier (Buster) Melocik, son of a shoe factory supervisor and homemaker, was born in northeast Baltimore at North Luzerne Ave. on May 26, 1931 and passed away February 3, 2023. He was educated at St. Andrews Parochial School and a 1950 graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. As a kid, he loved playing two hand touch football on the city streets. His nickname was BooBoo. He served in the Navy Air Division from 1951 to 1955, serving two years at NAS Norfolk, VA and two years at NAS Oceana, VA in VF 81, and also two short visits to NAS Cuba. He was discharged as a Second Class Petty Officer (AM2). He then worked at Glen L. Martin Co., Westinghouse, and AAI Corp, then 35 years at Crown Cork & Seal Co. working on beverage fillers in the Engineering Department. His wife of 46 years, Ann (Nip) Palmisano Melocik died in 2011 at age 80. He was a member of the Parkville American Legion. Predeceased by his parents Henry Melocik and Teresa (Heine) Melocik and siblings Henry, Calvin Kathleen and Carmella. Frank is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Donna (Guido) Palermo, of Lexington County, SC; grandsons, Christopher and Anthony Palermo of Lexington County, SC and Vinnie Palermo of Harford County, MD; sister-in-law Joanne McClayton, of Lutherville, MD, brother and sister-in-law, Joe (Kathleen) Palmisano of West Ocean City, MD; cousin, Robert Melocik of Baltimore, MD; and many nephews and nieces and their families who loved him dearly. *************************************************************************************************************** On February 3, 2023, Francis Xavier Melocik beloved husband of the late Ann “Nip” Palmisano Melocik, dear father of Donna Palermo (Guido); dear grandfather of Christopher, Anthony and Vince Palermo; devoted brother-in-law of Joanne Palmisano McClayton and Joseph Palmisano, MD (Kathy). Predeceased by his siblings, Henry, Calvert, Kathleen and Carmella. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call at MITCHELL-WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME INC. 6500 York Rd. Balto. MD 21212 on Tuesday, February 7th from 6-9PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 8501 Loch Raven Blvd. Towson, MD 21286 on Wednesday, February 8th at 9:00 AM. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Mr. Francis Xavier Melocik

May 26, 1931 - February 3, 2023