April 15, 2022
James H.S. Melville, 76; formerly of Raynham, MA and currently of Minetto, NY passed unexpectedly at his home Friday, April 15th, 2022. James was born in Huntington, NY to the late Charles and Camilla Melville. He was a resident of Massachusetts for five decades prior to moving to Minetto, NY in 2019. James was a United States Veteran having served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was past employed as a defense contractor in electronic sales and later owned and operated T3S in Lakeville, MA. James was an active Ham Radio Operator call sign ND1N. He was a proficient pilot and enjoyed owning his own plane for the majority of his adult life. He also liked photography, but he gained the most joy out of his life from his grandchildren.
James is survived by his former wife, mother of his children and lifelong friend: Catherine Melville of Raynham, MA; their children: James H.S. “Stewart” (Maureen) Melville III of Liverpool, NY; and Sara (Brad) Schaefer of MI; his brother Hayward Melville of Bulgaria, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted in Massachusetts during the summer of 2022 at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be held privately.
The Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St., Oswego, NY has care of the arrangements.
Contributions may be made in honor of James to the Disabled American Veterans: 344 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13202.
My condolences to the family. Jim and I have been chatting monthly about ham radio and his health. I know he was grateful for his family and regularly expressed his thanks for them. I miss his wit and wisdom. I am Jim’s cousin on his mother’s side.
Condolences to all the family & friends. So glad we connected briefly in recent years to fill in a few more gaps in the family history. Sorry that I haven’t been able to visit USA to meet the many Melville’s my dad never knew. RIP James.
Sue Meville Munt (Australia)
Take care of Luis amigo, thank you for being such a nice person towards us! RIP we will miss you<3
I will always remember you as the great friend you were to me, we shared pleasant moments, one day we will see each other again!! friend cheers for life!!
Jim was My friend he will be missed