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Melvin Davis

Born In: Brooklyn, United States
Born: January 18th, 1923

Passed in: United States
Passed on: February 7th, 2016

DAVIS – Melvin Jerome, 93, of Floral Park, NY, died on February 7, 2016. Born January 18, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved son of the late Bessie and Sidney Davis. He was predeceased by Beatrice, his cherished wife of 67 years, and is survived by adoring daughters Deborah, Jamie Germaine (Greg Ross), Susan Pereira (Vanderlei); grandchildren Jenna, Paul (Michelle); great grandsons Brodie and Keegan and nieces and nephews. Mel was a graduate of Brooklyn College and completed additional graduate studies in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a respected market research executive at several major advertising agencies before opening his own firm, M.J. Davis Research. Mel loved music and theater and was an active member of the Roslyn Community Theater. He sang in the choir of Temple Sinai of Roslyn for 40 years and also served on various Temple committees. Mel gave generously of his time as a volunteer with both the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the International Executive Service Corps (IESC), which sent him on worldwide assignments. Mel and Bea spent many happy summers at their cottage on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Family was paramount in Mel's life and his happiest times were having family gathered together for holidays and celebrations. Mel will be remembered for his generosity, gentle manner and witty sense of humor. Funeral services at Temple Sinai of Roslyn on Wednesday, February 10th at noon. Interment at New Montefiore Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Mel's home. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.


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