Melvin Shahin, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Melhim and Osma (Sawma) Shahin; and beloved husband of Judith (Ward) Shahin, who he married on April 21, 1979 in Niagara Falls.

Melvin attended local schools and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in finance from Niagara University, where he was also a member of the ROTC program. Mr. Shahin served in the United States Army for over 20 years until his Honorable Discharge as a Captain on June 10, 1972.

Mr. Shahin served as a Bank Officer at Marine Trust in Niagara Falls, as well as Marine Midland Bank in Buffalo and HSBC throughout Niagara County prior to his retirement after 37 years of employment.

Melvin was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Niagara Falls until its closing. He was also an active parishioner at Holy Family Parish. Melvin was a longtime member of the Youngstown Lions Club, the Retired Men's Chorus, Knights of Columbus and the Cedar's Club. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing, tending to his garden and traveling.

In addition to his wife of 40 years, he is survived by his two loving children, Susan (Timothy) Dineen and Melvin Shahin, Jr.; his cherished grandson, Connor Dineen; one brother, Frederick (Jutta) Shahin; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Shahin was predeceased by his infant son, Scott Thomas Shahin.

Mr. Shahin's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 26 ^th at 10:30 A.M. in Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27 ^th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.