Melvin 'Mel' F. McCormick, 84 passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 9, 2020 with his family at his side.

Mel was born January 27, 1936 in Youngstown, a son of Melvin Hill and Emma Mae McCormick Ferranti.  He worked as a saw operator at Saramar Aluminium and also at ABC Fire Extinguisher Co. He enjoyed riding around and visiting friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory his brother and caregiver, Harry Ferranti of Lake Milton, sister Judith Collins of Youngstown and his beloved shih tzu Tyson. Mel is preceded in death by his wife Martha Frady, brother Philip Ferranti and sister Charlotte Ladig. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market Street, Boardman, followed by a funeral service officiated by Pastor Jack Acri at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements are by the Fox Funeral Home 4700 Market St. Boardman

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.