Sydney
Stephen ‘Steve’ John Melnick, age 94, passed peacefully at the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney on Saturday, December 17, 2022, with family members at his side.
Steve was predeceased by his parents, John and Bronislawa Melnick; sister, Anne; wife, Irene (Siwak); daughter, Caroline, and son-in-law, Herb Black.
Steve is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Black, Anna Munro (Pat), Elaine Conrad (Art), and Mary Melnick; grandchildren, Michael Black (Elisha), Krystyna Black (Nick), Dr. Allana Munro (Greg), Patrick Munro (Jennifer), Dr. Jillian Munro-Easson (Will), Dr. Shayla Conrad-Calow (Dan), Sara Telfer (Dave), Brittney Melnick, and great-grandchildren, Ainslee, Lauchie, Ethan, Aylee, Thomas and Hannah.
Steve was an active member of St. Mary’s Polish Church, as well as the oldest member of St. Michael’s Polish Benevolent Society. Besides being a steelworker, he spent many hours working at St. Michael’s Hall, maintaining his property to perfection, skating, and dancing. A devoted Chicago Blackhawks fan, one of Steve’s life highlights was attending their games in Chicago and chatting with Bobby Hull. Steve loved his Polka music and playing Tarbish.
Family was vital to Steve. Steve, also known as “Dziadziu” loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a staunch supporter of their recitals, sports games, graduations, christenings and weddings.
There will be no visitation for the late Steve Melnick. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Polish Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Richard Philiposki officiating. Reception will follow at the Polish Village Hall. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
Donations in memory of Steve may be made to St. Mary’s Polish Parish Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of MELNICK Stephen ‘Steve’ John 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia