Richard Patrick Melvin passed away suddenly Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born in Oak Lawn, IL, residing in the Joliet area most of his life. Ricky is a Veteran of the U.S. Army, beginning his career with the Big Red One and then the 160th S.O.A.R. Division in the latter part of his service.
Surviving is his wife, Theresa Melvin; son, Hudson; parents, Catherine and Donald Pollack of Joliet; sister, Angela (Levi) Conard of Hutchinson, KS; brother, David (Julissa) Pollack of Wilmington; nieces, Samantha and Shaylee Conard; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.