William Anthony Melanson It is with great sadness the family of William (Bill) Melanson announce his passing on April 11, 2018 at the Halifax Health Hospice in Port Orange, FL. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan; 2 daughters, Darrah Marcinko of CT and Maura Hult of NJ; 5 grandchildren, Ashley Russo, Devon & Jordan Marcinko of CT, and Robbie & Rylan Hult of NJ; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 4675 South Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129 on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 10 AM with military honors by the US Air Force.